Generalist Specialist - Remote Contract Role

About the Role

Mercor is a company connecting top creative and technical experts with premier AI research laboratories. Based in San Francisco, Mercor counts investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

This position is for an experienced Generalist Specialist working on contract, remotely, with compensation ranging from $45 to $60 per hour. The weekly commitment ranges between 10 and 25 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess foundational prompts covering a variety of generalist topics.
• Evaluate and improve AI-generated responses to ensure clarity, correctness, and alignment with human logic.
• Create iterative prompt-response sets by experimenting with length, style, and system prompts.
• Assist in benchmarking by detecting weaknesses or failure points in model outputs.
• Formulate rubrics for evaluating prompt quality and uniformly applying standards across diverse content.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in research, education, writing, editing, or related analytical fields.
• Demonstrated skill in conveying complex subjects clearly and succinctly.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing task instructions.

Preferred

• Familiarity with large language models or AI-powered writing tools.

Application Details

• Submit your resume to initiate the process.
• Complete a Domain Expert interview which typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.
• Applications are reviewed daily; expect follow-up within a few business days.

Additional Information

For more on the interview process and platform, candidates can consult Mercor's resource site. For any assistance, contact support@mercor.com.

Please note, completion of the AI interview and all application steps is mandatory for consideration.