Senior Technical Writer
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$93,600
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Posted 4 hours ago

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Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position: Writing Expert – Freelance, Remote Commitment: ~20+ hours/week for approximately 2 weeks with potential for additional tasks. Contribute to a high-impact AI research project by authoring prompt–golden answer pairs to train and evaluate advanced language models.

Responsibilities

  • Review provided PDFs and select appropriate content for prompt–answer generation.
  • Write clear, accurate, and insightful golden answers aligned with project guidelines.
  • Utilize Markdown for formatting and LaTeX for technical content when needed.
  • Ensure all examples are original, relevant, and grounded in source material.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with Mercor’s support team for questions or feedback.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred), strong writing skills, attention to detail, familiarity with Markdown (required), and LaTeX (preferred). Proven ability to understand and summarize complex content.

Preferred: Prior experience in prompt writing, technical editing, or curriculum design.

Engagement Details

Rate: $45/hour Classified as an independent contractor. Remote and asynchronous work. Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

  • Submit your resume to get started.
  • Complete a brief assessment if selected.
  • Expect feedback within 24 hours.

Resources & Support

For interview process details and platform information, visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. For any support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Writing
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
  • Research
  • Editing
  • Content Summarization
  • Prompt Writing
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • AI Research
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor technical writing experience and relevant skills.
  • Highlight your degree: Emphasize advanced education credentials.
  • Showcase writing samples: Include Markdown and LaTeX projects.
  • Prepare for assessments: Practice prompt writing and summarization.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Markdown documentation basics.
Practice LaTeX formatting for technical content.
Summarize complex PDFs efficiently.
Familiarize with prompt-answer structures.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling tight deadlines.
Explain remote collaboration experiences.
Discuss managing feedback and revisions.
Illustrate maintaining attention to detail.

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