Product Expert

@ Mercor

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

Position: Experienced Shopper – Independent Contractor, Remote Commitment: ~20 hours/week Duration: 7-10 weeks Channel your personal passion into frontier AI research and help models understand niche, real-world product domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine domain-specific prompts related to your hobby or area of expertise.
• Assess and evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, depth, and relevance.
• Complete structured rubrics and form-based assessments in English.
• Provide feedback on complex aspects of your domain in clear, written English.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• 1000+ hours of experience in a hobby or domain (e.g., gaming, fashion, cooking, art, collecting, niche sports).
• Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) from an accredited U.S., UK, or Canadian university, or equivalent industry expertise.
• Strong English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Moderate technical skills (comfortable using a browser, typing, installing/operating simple tools).
• Location: Must be U.S.-based with valid work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior creation of content (blogs, videos, or equivalent) related to the hobby is a plus.
• Demonstrate passion and deep familiarity with niche knowledge, jargon, and details in your area of expertise.

Engagement Details

• Hourly Rate: $30-$50/hr (USD), depending on experience.
• Status: Independent Contractor.
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Schedule: Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule.
• Start Date: Immediate.

Application Process

Takes 20-30 mins to complete. Submit Resume & Application Form, complete a Model Training AI Interview (30-minute conversational session), followed by a paid 3-hour work trial assessment.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

For support, email: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

• AI research
• Prompt development
• Domain knowledge
• Analytical skills
• English proficiency
• Technical aptitude
• Content creation
• Evaluation
• Feedback provision
• Remote work