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Soccer Expert - AI Evaluation at Mercor
posted 9 months agoSoccer Expert - AI Evaluation | $19–66/hr | Worldwide Remote
Join Mercor in refining cutting-edge AI sports analysis by evaluating soccer game coverage in real-time. We're seeking passionate soccer experts—fans, journalists, commentators, and former players—to watch live games and assess AI-generated insights.
Live Game Schedule
Please be available to watch live Premier League soccer games on the weekend of December 20.
Key Responsibilities
- Game Evaluation: Watch soccer matches and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis
- Performance Scoring: Rate the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage
- Context & Understanding: Assess the AI's grasp of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions
- Error Detection: Identify factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies
- Feedback Reporting: Provide clear written feedback highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities
- Collaboration: Work with analysts and developers to enhance the AI's soccer-specific reasoning and realism
Required Qualifications
- Soccer Expertise: Deep understanding of the game through playing, coaching, commentating, or passionate fandom
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate soccer strategies, narratives, and statistical insights
- Communication Skills: Strong written English and ability to clearly articulate nuanced soccer insights
- Tech Readiness: Comfortable using online evaluation tools and dashboards
About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across engineering, research, law, and creative services have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects.
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.