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AI/ML Lead - LLM Specialist - AI Trainer

Mercor
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Software / AI / IT / data (Meridian)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $100–$200/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Design LLM prompts and evaluate model outputs to enhance AI model performance.
  • Lead IT transformation projects, leveraging experience in software, AI, and data.
  • Develop and implement rubric-style tasks to improve training data quality.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to refine model reasoning and outputs.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Experience in software, data, and ML leadership roles.
  • Proven ability to design and evaluate LLM prompts.


Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form


Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com


PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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