Lead Mechanical Engineer

ConfidentialIndia

4 days ago

Job description

Company Introduction

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 .

Role Overview

Position : Engineering Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
Commitment : Part-time 20 hours / week (potential to extend to 40 hours / week)
Duration : 1–2 months
Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing and evaluating advanced AI systems replicating real-world workflows in engineering.

Responsibilities

Create and assess complex problems in engineering across subdomains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems engineering.

Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance.

Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions.

Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.

Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Engagement Details

Compensation : Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65-$80 USD / hr)

Contract Type : Independent contractor

Schedule : Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Payment : Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

Upload your resume (and portfolio / notebook links if available) and application form

AI interview : A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role

Work trial : A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check : https : / / talent.docs.mercor.com / welcome / welcome

For any help or support, reach out to : [HIDDEN TEXT]

PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Skills Required

Mechanical Engineering, Analytical Thinking

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