AI Assessment Specialist - PhD

About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Applied Computer Science Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $66–$84/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original computer science questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability. Qualifications Must-Have PhD or doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of graduate-level CS theory, algorithms, systems design, and/or machine learning. Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred Research publications, industry experience at top tech companies, or competitive programming background. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,

Author original, high-complexity computer science questions with precise answers and detailed step-by-step solutions. Verify existing content for clarity, precision, and solvability while providing academic references.

Requires a PhD or doctoral candidacy in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a Master's degree with exceptional subdomain depth. Candidates must possess strong graduate-level knowledge of CS theory and excellent written English skills.

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• Computer Science Theory
• Algorithms
• Systems Design
• Machine Learning
• Technical Writing
• Academic Research
• Problem Formulation
• Chain-of-Thought Reasoning

• Science & Research
• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Education

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

13 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

10 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable