Generalist Evaluator Expert

Generalist Evaluator Expert

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will author prompt–golden answer pairs that train and evaluate advanced language models. This is a short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted text.

Job Details:

• Design and Optimize Prompts: Create detailed prompts with multiple constraints and instructions.
• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in general consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric.
• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations.
• Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools for personal decision-making or hobbies / general interests.
• US or Canada based.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching or research.

Application & Onboarding Process:

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics.
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

More Details About This Role:

• This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule.
• Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.
• Expect a commitment of around 1 month.
• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

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

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.