Multilingual Prompt Designer
Mercor
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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.
This is a contract position for a Multilingual Prompt Designer, offering compensation of $25–$30 per hour. The role is remote, with a duration of 2+ months and a commitment of 20+ hours per week.
Role Responsibilities for Multilingual Prompt Designer
- Create detailed prompts in German and/or English, incorporating specific constraints and instructions.
- Ensure prompts feature natural phrasing and maintain relevance for German-speaking users.
- Establish high-level expectations for correct AI responses within German consumer contexts.
- Develop comprehensive rubrics that meticulously account for linguistic nuances and cultural conventions.
- Run prompts through various models and rigorously assess their outputs for accuracy, fluency, and cultural fit in German, comparing results against English outputs when necessary.
- Actively collaborate in QA review processes to ensure consistency and reliability across German-language benchmarks before their integration into official evaluations.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines, consistently contributing to the improvement of AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Native-level fluency in written German, coupled with strong reading and writing abilities in English.
- Hold a BS or BA degree from a reputable institution, either completed or currently in progress.
- Possess strong writing and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and consistently meet deadlines.
- Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar generative AI tools.
- Be based in Germany or possess the capability to reliably produce Germany-specific, culturally accurate German content.
Preferred
- Prior experience in teaching, research, content editing, or academic writing.
- Experience in creating evaluation criteria, rubrics, or grading guidelines.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or AI model evaluation methodologies.
Application Process
The application process is designed to be efficient, taking approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Complete an AI-led interview, which typically lasts about 15 minutes.
- Undertake a 45-minute written assessment focused on your writing skills and ability to create detailed rubrics.
- If selected based on these steps, you will receive an invitation to commence work on the project.
Resources & Support
For detailed information regarding the interview process and platform specifics, please visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any assistance or support during your application, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Our team actively reviews applications on a daily basis. To ensure your consideration for this opportunity, please complete both the AI interview and all other required application steps.
Key skills/competency
- German Fluency
- English Proficiency
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Model Evaluation
- Linguistic Nuance
- Cultural Adaptation
- Content Creation
- Critical Thinking
- Rubric Development
- Asynchronous Work
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research and their notable investors like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey.
- Highlight German fluency: Tailor your resume and cover letter to emphasize native-level written German and cultural understanding for prompt design.
- Showcase AI familiarity: Demonstrate experience with ChatGPT or similar LLM tools and your critical thinking in prompt creation during the interview.
- Prepare for assessments: Practice for the AI-led interview and the 45-minute written assessment, focusing on writing and rubric development skills.
- Connect with the team: Leverage LinkedIn to identify and engage with Mercor employees, particularly those in AI or content roles, for insights.
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