Test Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

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: QA/Test Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 35 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Design test cases to confirm task functionality, including edge cases.
Review tasks and reference solutions to catch ambiguities and gaps early.
Debug using Python when tasks or checks misbehave.
Build quality checklists and provide actionable feedback to authors.
Monitor AI agent runs for shortcuts and grading gaps to ensure trustworthy benchmark scores.
Qualifications
Must-Have
MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience.
1+ years in test engineering, quality assurance, or a related role.
Experience designing test cases and debugging complex systems.
Proficiency in Python and Git.
Exceptional attention to detail and clear documentation habits.
Preferred
Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or quality review of AI-generated work.
A perfectionist mindset and ability to work independently through ambiguous problems.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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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.

Skills
Python, Git, Documentation

Work arrangement
Yes