Job Description
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. ⚡