Technical Professional for Research Interview at Mercor

Paid Research Interview | $100–150/hr | Remote in US

Mercor's client is conducting compensated research conversations with high-earning, technically trained professionals across major U.S. metropolitan areas. If you're a knowledge worker with a strong analytical or technical background, we invite you to participate in a short, confidential interview.

Professional Background

We are seeking individuals who:

• Work in technical or analytical roles, including software engineering, data science, product & design, engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, etc.), finance & quantitative roles (IB, PE, VC, HF, trading, FP&A), or science & research fields
• Hold a technical degree (STEM preferred) or work in a highly technical knowledge-based occupation

Income Profile

Ideal candidates will have:

• Earned approximately $100K+ in their early 20s
• Experienced income growth of ~$10K per year, reaching $200K+ by age 35 and $300K+ by age 45

Geographic Focus

Currently interviewing professionals in: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, DC.

Preferred (Not Required)

We are especially interested in individuals who maintain investment or brokerage accounts with: Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Betterment, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, SoFi, E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, or Wealthfront.

What to Expect

• Short scheduled conversation (30–60 minutes)
• Discussions focused on your experiences, financial behavior, decision-making, and tools you use
• Completely confidential; no sales, no follow-ups
• Fully remote/online with payment within 7 days