Ai Research Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have experience in engineering and applied AI research, with a strong background in synthetic data generation and large-scale evaluation workflows. You are familiar with post-training and reinforcement learning workflows, and you understand how to shape rewards and run experiments that improve model performance. Your work samples or code repositories demonstrate your relevant skills and contributions to AI projects. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to work alongside researchers and operators at the forefront of AI advancement.

Desirable

Experience with large language models and their evaluations is a plus. Familiarity with scalable data augmentation pipelines and dataset design will help you excel in this role. You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities and are excited to contribute to a team that is redefining the intersection of labor markets and AI.

What you'll do

As a Research Engineer at Mercor, you will contribute directly to the development of frontier language models. You will be involved in designing and evaluating datasets that are crucial for training large language models to master tool use and real-world reasoning. Your responsibilities will include building scalable systems that enhance model performance and creating rubrics and evaluators that push the limits of what LLMs can achieve. You will collaborate with a team of experts to ensure that the AI models are trained effectively and efficiently, leveraging your skills in data analysis and machine learning.

You will also be responsible for running post-training experiments that assess the effectiveness of the models in real-world production environments. Your insights will help shape the direction of AI research at Mercor, and you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of AI systems. You will work closely with other engineers and researchers to ensure that the AI models are not only effective but also aligned with the needs of the market.

What we offer

Mercor provides a competitive compensation package, including a generous equity grant vested over four years. If you are relocating to the Bay Area, you will receive a $20K relocation bonus, and if you live within 0.5 miles of our office, you will receive a $10K housing bonus. Additionally, we offer a $1K monthly stipend for meals and a free Equinox membership. Our health insurance plan is comprehensive, ensuring that you and your family are well taken care of. Join us at Mercor, where your expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of AI technology.