Generalist Evaluator Expert at Mercor

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. ### **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**](https://mercor.com/)**:** - Our team is based in San Francisco, CA - We [specialize](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/2024/03/20/this-ai-startup-wants-to-create-jobs-not-take-them-away/) in recruiting experts for top AI labs - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey