Machine Learning Scientist Remote

Computer Science PhD (Contract) 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. Base pay: $65–$75 per hour Type: Contract Duration: 10–20 hours/week Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation. • Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain. • Solve and review challenging problems to ensure AI model performance and relevance. • Contribute to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets. Qualifications • Master's or PhD in Computer Science from a top U.S. university. • High attention to detail. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent proficiency in English. • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia. Start Date Late September; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview Process • Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise. • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired. Application Process (Takes 20–30 minutes 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: • 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. Apply tot his job