AI Model Evaluator
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor and the AI Model Evaluator Role
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.
As an AI Model Evaluator, you will play a crucial role in assessing the quality and effectiveness of large language model (LLM) responses. This is a contract position, available for full-time or part-time engagement, offering competitive compensation.
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate LLM-generated responses on their ability to effectively answer user queries.
- Conduct fact-checking using trusted public sources and external tools.
- Generate high-quality human evaluation data by annotating response strengths, areas for improvement, and factual inaccuracies.
- Assess reasoning quality, clarity, tone, and completeness of responses.
- Ensure model responses align with expected conversational behavior and system guidelines.
- Apply consistent annotations by following clear taxonomies, benchmarks, and detailed evaluation guidelines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor’s degree
- Significant experience using large language models (LLMs)
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Adaptable and comfortable moving across topics, domains, and customer requirements
- Background or experience in domains requiring structured analytical thinking
- Excellent college-level mathematics skills
Preferred
- Prior experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work
- Experience writing or editing high-quality written content
- Experience comparing multiple outputs and making fine-grained qualitative judgments
- Familiarity with evaluation rubrics, benchmarks, or quality scoring systems
Application Process
The application process is designed to be efficient, taking approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Upload your resume.
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume.
- Submit the final form.
Our team reviews applications daily, so please ensure all steps are completed to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For detailed information about the interview process and platform, please visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any assistance or support, you can reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- LLM Evaluation
- Fact-checking
- Data Annotation
- Analytical Thinking
- Writing Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- AI Model Assessment
- Taxonomy Adherence
- Conversational AI
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand Mercor's role in connecting talent with AI research labs and its investor backing.
- Tailor your resume for AI evaluation: Highlight significant experience with LLMs, data annotation, and analytical thinking keywords.
- Excel in the AI interview: Prepare to discuss your experience evaluating AI models and your attention to detail in fact-checking.
- Showcase writing and analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to assess content quality, tone, and factual accuracy consistently.
- Understand evaluation methodologies: Familiarize yourself with concepts like RLHF and evaluation rubrics to demonstrate expertise.
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