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.
Author original engineering questions that test deep conceptual understanding in Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing (VLSI), Control Science and Engineering, Mechatronics, and other domains.
Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined, with all necessary information in the problem statement.
Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert, providing 1 correct answer and 9 plausible alternatives to challenge expert-level solvers.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format.
Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories.
For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in Engineering or a closely related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of graduate-level engineering principles, applied mathematics, and domain-specific standards.
Professional engineering licensure (PE) or industry experience is a strong plus.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
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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Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit, Michigan (Remote)
Salary
$61–$77 Per Hour
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
VLSIunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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