Mechanical Engineer

Role Description

This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across mechanical engineering tasks.

• Create and assess complex problems in mechanical 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

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Requirements

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65-$80 USD/hr)
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

• 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

Company Description

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives.

• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
• Thousands of professionals across quantitative fields, engineering, research, and creative domains have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.