Electrical Engineer (Part-Time | Remote | $45 –$100/hr)

Electrical Engineering Tutor

Hourly Contract | Remote | $45 –$100 per hour

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a high-impact, full-time project aimed at training and refining next-generation AI systems.

As an AI Tutor – Electrical and Computer Engineering Specialist, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to enhance the reasoning and performance of cutting-edge AI models. Using proprietary tools, you’ll provide expert labeling, detailed feedback, and analytical evaluation of AI-generated outputs related to real-world engineering principles and problem-solving.

This role is ideal for engineers, researchers, and educators passionate about advancing technology through precision, data, and innovation — helping develop AI systems that can reason effectively about circuits, embedded systems, signal processing, and hardware design.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Use specialized tools to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated content across electrical and computer engineering domains.
• Collaborate with research teams to train, test, and refine AI systems, ensuring data quality and structural integrity.
• Provide expert technical input on circuit design, embedded systems, and computational modeling.
• Interpret and execute evolving task instructions with accuracy, adaptability, and sound engineering judgment.
• Support the creation of innovative datasets to help AI systems understand and reason about complex engineering problems.
• Contribute to ongoing model benchmarking and workflow optimization initiatives.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical reasoning and attention to technical detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical concepts clearly and accurately.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for AI innovation and engineering advancement.

4. Preferred Background

• PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Published research or industry experience in systems design, robotics, computational modeling, or embedded systems.
• Prior experience as an AI Tutor, Engineer, or Technical Educator.
• Teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development experience in engineering or computer science.
• Experience in technical writing, documentation, or professional publication.

5. More About the Opportunity

• Location: Remote or in-person (Palo Alto, CA — in-office requires 5 days/week).
• Schedule: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM PST for the first two weeks; afterward, aligned with your local timezone.
• Technical Requirements:
• Chromebook, Mac (macOS 11+), or Windows 10+ system.
• Reliable smartphone access and high-speed internet.
• Eligibility: U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $45–$100 USD/hour (based on experience, education, and location).
• Classification: Independent Contractor.
• International Pay Rates: Available upon request.
• Hourly pay forms part of a broader performance-based rewards structure.
• Comprehensive benefits available for full-time employees (varies by country).

⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡