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Technical Professional for Research Interview at Mercor
posted 9 months agoPaid 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
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.