[Remote] Mechanical Engineering Experts - PhD - AI Training - US
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. They are seeking Mechanical Engineering experts with a PhD to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models by narrating their problem-solving approach and reviewing AI-generated responses.ResponsibilitiesWorking through complex problems and tasks while narrating your reasoning process out loudScreen-recording your approach to problems and tasksReviewing and evaluating AI-generated responses to technical problems, rating them for accuracy, depth, and reasoning qualityComparing multiple model answers and selecting/justifying the best responseWriting improved exemplars, rationales, or structured feedback when models fall shortSkillsA PhD (or PhD candidacy) in Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplineStrong subject matter expertise and ability to work through complex, technical problemsWillingness to narrate your thinking out loudStrong attention to detailReliable, fast internet connection and access to a computerA PayPal account to receive payments from our clientsExperience with or a strong interest in AI and machine learning is a bonusBenefitsCompetitive pay ratesFlexible hoursThe ability to work from homeCompany OverviewBuilding the most advanced global infrastructure for People Science. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.prolific.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipProlific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 16 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.