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Experienced Generalist at Mercor
posted 3 months agoExperienced Generalist | $45–60/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is hiring experienced generalists to support a large-scale AI dataset project with a leading research partner. This is a flexible, part-time contract role (10–25 hrs/week) focused on creating and refining human-aligned tasks for supervised fine-tuning (SFT) of frontier AI models. Ideal for analytical professionals with strong writing and research backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and evaluate prompts across a wide range of generalist topics
- Review and revise AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with human reasoning
- Develop prompt-response variations using different lengths, styles, and system prompts
- Identify failure points in model responses to support benchmarking efforts
- Create rubrics to evaluate prompt quality and consistency
- Apply uniform quality standards across diverse content types, including summaries, Q&A, and synthesis tasks
Ideal Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in research, education, writing, editing, or a related analytical field
- Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Comfortable working independently with evolving task guidelines
- Familiarity with LLMs or AI-assisted writing tools is a plus
About the Opportunity
- Flexible, batch-based task structure
- Expected commitment: 10–25 hours per week
- Short-term, project-based engagement
Application Process
Submit your resume to get started. Qualified candidates will complete a Domain Expert interview. Mercor aims to follow up within a few business days.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.