What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Support Specialist - AI Trainer position at Mercor?
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: Network Engineer - Data for Autonomous Systems annotation
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 30–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Review real-world data from deployed networks, including logs, configs, telemetry, and event streams.
- Label and classify network behaviors, issues, anomalies, and incident patterns.
- Define schemas and structure for large-scale data pipelines that downstream ML models will train on.
- Interface directly with the client team to ensure data accuracy and relevance.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Current role as a Level 3 / Tier 3 / Principal Support Engineer.
- Experience with end-customer enterprise networks (switches, APs, firewalls).
- Proficiency in Wi-Fi/wireless, including Cisco WLC, Aruba, or Meraki.
- Skills in packet-level troubleshooting using Wireshark, tcpdump, and SPAN captures.
- Authorization to work in the US or Canada without sponsorship.
Compensation & Legal
- Individual 1099 contract paid to a personal account.
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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Salary : $50 - $70