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Job Description
About Mercor
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: Data Annotation Specialist
Type: ContractCompensation: $20–$40/hourCommitment: 20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Synthesize information from large volumes of data to enhance AI model accuracy.
- Annotate and categorize text, images, and other data according to detailed guidelines.
- Apply predefined rubrics and taxonomies to produce structured, high-quality outputs.
- Flag inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors in datasets to improve data quality.
- Contribute to the improvement of AI systems through consistent annotation work.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Ability to synthesize complex or high-volume information into structured formats.
- Strong critical reasoning, reading comprehension, and written communication skills.
- A college degree and experience with data annotation projects.
Preferred
- Prior experience applying rubrics, taxonomies, or standardized guidelines.
Application Process
Submit your resume to begin.Complete a Training Assessment.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor 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.
Key skills/competency
- Data Annotation
- AI Model Enhancement
- Data Synthesis
- Critical Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communication
- Data Quality Improvement
- Taxonomy Application
- Rubric Adherence
- Structured Data Output
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand Mercor's goal of connecting talent with AI research.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight data annotation, critical reasoning, and communication skills for Mercor.
- Ace the Training Assessment: Demonstrate your ability to synthesize data and apply guidelines accurately during Mercor's assessment.
- Prepare for AI interviews: Practice articulating your experience with data quality improvement and structured data processing for Mercor.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your precision and adherence to rubrics, critical for any Data Annotation Specialist role at Mercor.
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