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Political Journalist

India

0 years

Not disclosed

On-site

Contractual

Mercor is recruiting Indian Political Journalists as independent contractors working on research projects with leading AI labs. These projects involve using your professional experience to evaluate AI models’ propensities to have political bias when asked questions about Indian Politics. We are looking for people who: Demonstrate excellence and experience writing about national, state and local politics in India Have contributed to leading publications, such as the Times of India, Economic Times, Asian Age or other publications of similar prestige Are able to critically evaluate text to determine political bias. Here are more details about the role: You will interface directly with prominent AI researchers from one of the world’s top AI companies The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule Pay Rate: ~ 1600 - 2950 INR/hr (20-35$/hr) This project requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week The work will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project With respect to pay and legal status: We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates Show more Show less

Chemistry Specialist

India

0 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

Mercor is seeking PhDs and PhD candidates in STEM fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative with a leading AI lab. This role involves evaluating and improving cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) by contributing deep domain expertise and academic research insight to benchmark model performance in scientific and technical disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the accuracy, depth, and relevance of LLM-generated responses in your domain of expertise. Design and review complex domain-specific tasks to rigorously test model capabilities. Provide structured, high-quality feedback on model strengths and weaknesses. Collaborate with AI researchers to identify model limitations and suggest improvements. Contribute to the development of benchmark datasets and evaluation protocols. You’re a strong fit if you have: A PhD (or are currently a PhD candidate) in a STEM field such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or related disciplines. Deep familiarity with current research and open questions in your domain. The ability to critically evaluate scientific reasoning, technical writing, and data-driven insights. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. Excellent written communication skills. Comfort working independently and asynchronously in remote teams. Role Details: Part-time (15–40 hours/week), fully flexible hours. 100% remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule from anywhere. Compensation & Legal: Hourly contractor role via Mercor. Competitive pay based on expertise and domain, ranging from $20 to $60 per hour . Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect. Show more Show less

User Interface Engineer

India

0 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

Mercor is seeking a talented remote frontend contractor to contribute to cutting-edge projects with global visibility. This role is ideal for a design-minded engineer with a passion for user experience and a proven track record of building or contributing to solid open-source frontend projects. Key Responsibilities: Build clean, responsive, and accessible UI components using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Svelte). Translate product requirements and design mockups into fully functional interfaces. Collaborate closely with backend engineers and product designers to shape intuitive user experiences. Contribute to internal design systems and reusable component libraries. Review, maintain, and enhance open-source frontend contributions and documentation. Ensure high performance and responsiveness across platforms and devices. You're a great fit if you have: A strong portfolio of frontend projects, ideally including open-source contributions. Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred). An eye for design, UI/UX principles, and user-centered development. Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch) and implementation of design systems. Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and code review best practices. A self-driven work ethic and comfort working independently in remote environments. Role Details: Part-time with flexible hours. 100% remote and asynchronous—work at your own pace and schedule. Compensation & Legal: You’ll be engaged as an hourly contractor via Mercor. Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect. Show more Show less

Data Scientist

India

2 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source Python projects. Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases. This is a remote, flexible role. Job requirements Expertise in Python, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience. Familiarity with setting up development environments. High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills. (Strongly Preferred) Lots of activity on Github, in particular lots of commits over the past year. More details about the role This project is focused on reviewing Python push requests in Github. It may slightly evolve with time, but strong Python competency is required anyway. The project has a 2 week trial period up front to see if it’s a good mutual fit, and will extend beyond that based on performance. You will be expected to commit between 20-40 hours per week. The hours are fully flexible and the opportunity is remote. Role Logistics You’ll be paid weekly via Stripe Connect. You’ll be an independent contractor, working through Mercor. The advertised pay range is for US-based candidates, but we strive to keep rates competitive for all geographies. About Mercor Our team is based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Show more Show less

Bengali Voice Over Artist

India

0 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

Hey there! Mercor is hiring Bilingual Voice Over Artists for a short-term project. Participants will work directly with a leading AI lab to improve their AI model's ability to handle and produce audio data. We are specifically looking for Voice Over Artists that are native/fluent in Bengali. This project is hiring on a rolling basis and has already kicked off, so apply as soon as possible to be considered! Some details about the project logistics: It will be ~8 hours/ day for a week of recording (remote) Participants will be paid $250 USD per finished hour You'll need a working proficiency in English in addition to native proficiency in another language Requirements: Recording audio voiceovers of given scripts. Requirement: having a professional audio recording setup (i.e, a home studio with a professional grade mic, soundproofing, audio interface, pop filter, editing software for post production). You will have to provide your availability to be scheduled for live sessions. The application process: Upload your resume Complete a short virtual AI interview (does not need to be scheduled in advance) Fill out a short form with more details on your experience and a sample of your recording quality More about us: Mercor recruits expert talent to work with top AI labs. We're based in San Francisco, CA, and are backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Chris Ré, and Jack Dorsey. Show more Show less

Vocal Coach

India

0 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

Hey there! Mercor is hiring Bilingual Voice Over Artists for a short-term project. Participants will work directly with a leading AI lab to improve their AI model's ability to handle and produce audio data. We are specifically looking for Voice Over Artists that are native/fluent in Bengali. This project is hiring on a rolling basis and has already kicked off, so apply as soon as possible to be considered! Some details about the project logistics: It will be ~8 hours/ day for a week of recording (remote) Participants will be paid $250 USD per finished hour You'll need a working proficiency in English in addition to native proficiency in another language Requirements: Recording audio voiceovers of given scripts. Requirement: having a professional audio recording setup (i.e, a home studio with a professional grade mic, soundproofing, audio interface, pop filter, editing software for post production). You will have to provide your availability to be scheduled for live sessions. The application process: Upload your resume Complete a short virtual AI interview (does not need to be scheduled in advance) Fill out a short form with more details on your experience and a sample of your recording quality More about us: Mercor recruits expert talent to work with top AI labs. We're based in San Francisco, CA, and are backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Chris Ré, and Jack Dorsey. Show more Show less

Vocal Coach

West Bengal, India

0 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Contractual

Hey there! Mercor is hiring Bilingual Voice Over Artists for a short-term project. Participants will work directly with a leading AI lab to improve their AI model's ability to handle and produce audio data. We are specifically looking for Voice Over Artists that are native/fluent in Bengali. This project is hiring on a rolling basis and has already kicked off, so apply as soon as possible to be considered! Some details about the project logistics: It will be ~8 hours/ day for a week of recording (remote) Participants will be paid $250 USD per finished hour You'll need a working proficiency in English in addition to native proficiency in another language Requirements: Recording audio voiceovers of given scripts. Requirement: having a professional audio recording setup (i.e, a home studio with a professional grade mic, soundproofing, audio interface, pop filter, editing software for post production). You will have to provide your availability to be scheduled for live sessions. The application process: Upload your resume Complete a short virtual AI interview (does not need to be scheduled in advance) Fill out a short form with more details on your experience and a sample of your recording quality More about us: Mercor recruits expert talent to work with top AI labs. We're based in San Francisco, CA, and are backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Chris Ré, and Jack Dorsey. Show more Show less

Architectural Designer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

2 - 5 years

INR 4.0 - 8.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking experienced Blender Tool experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab This role centers on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) assists in 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tasks using Blender, and on developing high-quality Blender projects to train and improve the models performance Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-assisted Blender modeling, animation, or scene setup outputs Rebuild or enhance Blender projects to validate and benchmark LLM-generated work Identify and address limitations in automated 3D workflows, collaborating closely with AI researchers Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to modeling, rigging, shading, and rendering Document evaluation results and provide detailed feedback to improve future model performance Youre a strong fit if you have: Solid hands-on experience with Blender for 3D modeling, animation, or scene creation Deep understanding of Blenders tools, workflows, and node systems (e g-, geometry nodes, shader nodes) Familiarity with Python scripting in Blender or experience with procedural workflows (a plus) Interest in AI/LLM-assisted creative tooling (preferred but not required) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Clear communication skills and experience in distributed, remote teams Role Details: Part-time with fully flexible hours 100% remote and asynchronous?work at your convenience Compensation & Legal: Hourly contractor role via Mercor Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect Note: Only candidates who have access to a Mac system and are available to work with it for the project will be considered, as the tooling you would be working with is only Mac-compatible Show more Show less

Python Developer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

2 - 5 years

INR 4.0 - 7.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source Python projects Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases This is a remote, flexible role Job requirements Expertise in Python, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience Familiarity with setting up development environments High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills (Strongly Preferred) Lots of activity on Github, in particular lots of commits over the past year More details about the role Pay Rate: 45-58$/hr This project is focused on reviewing Python push requests in Github It may slightly evolve with time, but strong Python competency is required anyway The project has a 2 week trial period up front to see if its a good mutual fit, and will extend beyond that based on performance You will be expected to commit between 20-40 hours per week The hours are fully flexible and the opportunity is remote Role Logistics Youll be paid weekly via Stripe Connect Youll be an independent contractor, working through Mercor The advertised pay range is for US-based candidates, but we strive to keep rates competitive for all geographies About Mercor Our team is based in San Francisco, CA We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam DAngelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey Show more Show less

Civil Engineer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

2 - 5 years

INR 3.0 - 7.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking experienced CAD professionals with strong AutoCAD skills to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab This role focuses on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) can assist in computer-aided design tasks and contributing high-quality AutoCAD-based projects to train and improve the models performance Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of LLM-assisted CAD outputs (2D drawings, 3D models, technical documentation) Rebuild or enhance CAD projects using AutoCAD to validate and benchmark AI-generated work Identify limitations in AI-driven design workflows and collaborate closely with AI researchers to improve them Troubleshoot common CAD challenges?such as object misalignment, block usage, layers, and standards Provide structured feedback and detailed documentation to support model refinement and development Youre a strong fit if you have: Solid experience with CAD tools and workflows, especially AutoCAD A deep understanding of drafting standards, drawing management, and technical design documentation Familiarity with AutoCAD scripting (LISP/AutoLISP) or automation tools (a plus) An interest in AI-assisted design or smart CAD tooling (preferred but not required) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Good communication skills and experience working in remote, asynchronous teams Role Details: Part-time with fully flexible hours 100% remote and asynchronous?work on your own schedule Compensation & Legal: Hourly contractor role via Mercor Weekly payments through Stripe Connect Note: Only candidates with access to a Mac system will be considered, as the AI tooling is currently Mac-only compatible Show more Show less

Mechanical Engineer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

1 - 3 years

INR 2.0 - 6.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking experienced CAD professionals with strong AutoCAD skills to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab This role focuses on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) can assist in computer-aided design tasks and contributing high-quality AutoCAD-based projects to train and improve the models performance Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of LLM-assisted CAD outputs (2D drawings, 3D models, technical documentation) Rebuild or enhance CAD projects using AutoCAD to validate and benchmark AI-generated work Identify limitations in AI-driven design workflows and collaborate closely with AI researchers to improve them Troubleshoot common CAD challenges?such as object misalignment, block usage, layers, and standards Provide structured feedback and detailed documentation to support model refinement and development Youre a strong fit if you have: Solid experience with CAD tools and workflows, especially AutoCAD A deep understanding of drafting standards, drawing management, and technical design documentation Familiarity with AutoCAD scripting (LISP/AutoLISP) or automation tools (a plus) An interest in AI-assisted design or smart CAD tooling (preferred but not required) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Good communication skills and experience working in remote, asynchronous teams Role Details: Part-time with fully flexible hours 100% remote and asynchronous?work on your own schedule Compensation & Legal: Hourly contractor role via Mercor Weekly payments through Stripe Connect Note: Only candidates with access to a Mac system will be considered, as the AI tooling is currently Mac-only compatible Show more Show less

Back End Developer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

1 - 4 years

INR 3.0 - 7.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source Python projects Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases This is a remote, flexible role Job requirements Expertise in Python, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience Familiarity with setting up development environments High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills (Strongly Preferred) Lots of activity on Github, in particular lots of commits over the past year More details about the role Pay Rate: 45-58$/hr This project is focused on reviewing Python push requests in Github It may slightly evolve with time, but strong Python competency is required anyway The project has a 2 week trial period up front to see if its a good mutual fit, and will extend beyond that based on performance You will be expected to commit between 20-40 hours per week The hours are fully flexible and the opportunity is remote Role Logistics Youll be paid weekly via Stripe Connect Youll be an independent contractor, working through Mercor The advertised pay range is for US-based candidates, but we strive to keep rates competitive for all geographies About Mercor Our team is based in San Francisco, CA We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam DAngelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey Show more Show less

Political Journalist

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

1 - 4 years

INR 3.0 - 6.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is recruiting Indian Political Journalists as independent contractors working on research projects with leading AI labs These projects involve using your professional experience to evaluate AI modelspropensities to have political bias when asked questions about Indian Politics We are looking for people who: Demonstrate excellence and experience writing about national, state and local politics in India Have contributed to leading publications, such as the Times of India, Economic Times, Asian Age or other publications of similar prestige Are able to critically evaluate text to determine political bias Here are more details about the role: You will interface directly with prominent AI researchers from one of the worlds top AI companies The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule Pay Rate: ~1600 2950 INR/hr (20-35$/hr) This project requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week The work will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project With respect to pay and legal status: We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log You will be classified as an ?at-will? contractor to Mercor Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates Show more Show less

Professor of Chemistry

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

2 - 7 years

INR 7.0 - 10.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking PhDs and PhD candidates in STEM fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative with a leading AI lab This role involves evaluating and improving cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) by contributing deep domain expertise and academic research insight to benchmark model performance in scientific and technical disciplines, Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the accuracy, depth, and relevance of LLM-generated responses in your domain of expertise, Design and review complex domain-specific tasks to rigorously test model capabilities, Provide structured, high-quality feedback on model strengths and weaknesses, Collaborate with AI researchers to identify model limitations and suggest improvements, Contribute to the development of benchmark datasets and evaluation protocols, Youre a strong fit if you have: A PhD (or are currently a PhD candidate) in a STEM field such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or related disciplines, Deep familiarity with current research and open questions in your domain, The ability to critically evaluate scientific reasoning, technical writing, and data-driven insights, Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, Excellent written communication skills, Comfort working independently and asynchronously in remote teams, Role Details: Part-time (1540 hours/week), fully flexible hours, 100% remote and asynchronous?work on your own schedule from anywhere, Compensation & Legal: Hourly contractor role via Mercor, Competitive pay based on expertise and domain, ranging from $20 to $60 per hour, Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect,

Frontend Developer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

8 - 13 years

INR 25.0 - 30.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking a talented remote frontend contractor to contribute to cutting-edge projects with global visibility This role is ideal for a design-minded engineer with a passion for user experience and a proven track record of building or contributing to solid open-source frontend projects, Key Responsibilities: Build clean, responsive, and accessible UI components using modern frontend frameworks (e-g , React, Vue, or Svelte), Translate product requirements and design mockups into fully functional interfaces, Collaborate closely with backend engineers and product designers to shape intuitive user experiences, Contribute to internal design systems and reusable component libraries, Review, maintain, and enhance open-source frontend contributions and documentation, Ensure high performance and responsiveness across platforms and devices, You're a great fit if you have: A strong portfolio of frontend projects, ideally including open-source contributions, Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred), An eye for design, UI/UX principles, and user-centered development, Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch) and implementation of design systems, Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and code review best practices, A self-driven work ethic and comfort working independently in remote environments, Role Details: Part-time with flexible hours, 100% remote and asynchronous?work at your own pace and schedule, Compensation & Legal: Youll be engaged as an hourly contractor via Mercor, Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect,

User Interface Engineer

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

2 - 5 years

INR 6.0 - 10.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Mercor is seeking a talented remote frontend contractor to contribute to cutting-edge projects with global visibility This role is ideal for a design-minded engineer with a passion for user experience and a proven track record of building or contributing to solid open-source frontend projects, Key Responsibilities: Build clean, responsive, and accessible UI components using modern frontend frameworks (e-g , React, Vue, or Svelte), Translate product requirements and design mockups into fully functional interfaces, Collaborate closely with backend engineers and product designers to shape intuitive user experiences, Contribute to internal design systems and reusable component libraries, Review, maintain, and enhance open-source frontend contributions and documentation, Ensure high performance and responsiveness across platforms and devices, You're a great fit if you have: A strong portfolio of frontend projects, ideally including open-source contributions, Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred), An eye for design, UI/UX principles, and user-centered development, Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch) and implementation of design systems, Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and code review best practices, A self-driven work ethic and comfort working independently in remote environments, Role Details: Part-time with flexible hours, 100% remote and asynchronous?work at your own pace and schedule, Compensation & Legal: Youll be engaged as an hourly contractor via Mercor, Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect,

Vocal Coach

Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur, Haldia

1 - 4 years

INR 4.0 - 8.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Hey there! Mercor is hiring Bilingual Voice Over Artists for a short-term project. Participants will work directly with a leading AI lab to improve their AI model's ability to handle and produce audio data, We are specifically looking for Voice Over Artists that are native/fluent in Bengali, This project is hiring on a rolling basis and has already kicked off, so apply as soon as possible to be considered!. Some details about the project logistics:. It will be ~8 hours/ day for a week of recording (remote). Participants will be paid $250 USD per finished hour. You'll need a working proficiency in English in addition to native proficiency in another language. Requirements:. Recording audio voiceovers of given scripts, Requirement: having a professional audio recording setup (i-e, a home studio with a professional grade mic, soundproofing, audio interface, pop filter, editing software for post production). You will have to provide your availability to be scheduled for live sessions, The application process:. Upload your resume. Complete a short virtual AI interview (does not need to be scheduled in advance). Fill out a short form with more details on your experience and a sample of your recording quality. More about us: Mercor recruits expert talent to work with top AI labs. We're based in San Francisco, CA, and are backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Chris R, and Jack Dorsey, Show more Show less

Vocal Coach

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru

1 - 4 years

INR 4.0 - 8.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Hey there! Mercor is hiring Bilingual Voice Over Artists for a short-term project. Participants will work directly with a leading AI lab to improve their AI model's ability to handle and produce audio data.. We are specifically looking for Voice Over Artists that are native/fluent in Bengali.. This project is hiring on a rolling basis and has already kicked off, so apply as soon as possible to be considered!. Some details about the project logistics:. It will be ~8 hours/ day for a week of recording (remote). Participants will be paid $250 USD per finished hour. You'll need a working proficiency in English in addition to native proficiency in another language. Requirements:. Recording audio voiceovers of given scripts.. Requirement: having a professional audio recording setup (i.e, a home studio with a professional grade mic, soundproofing, audio interface, pop filter, editing software for post production). You will have to provide your availability to be scheduled for live sessions.. The application process:. Upload your resume. Complete a short virtual AI interview (does not need to be scheduled in advance). Fill out a short form with more details on your experience and a sample of your recording quality. More about us: Mercor recruits expert talent to work with top AI labs. We're based in San Francisco, CA, and are backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Chris R, and Jack Dorsey.. Show more Show less

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