Senior Technical Writer @ Mercor
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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: Writing Expert – Freelance, Remote Commitment: ~20+ hours/week, Duration: ~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.
- Use Markdown for formatting; LaTeX preferred for technical content.
- Ensure all examples are original, relevant, and grounded in the source material.
- Collaborate asynchronously with Mercor’s support team for questions or feedback.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in humanities, education, STEM, or related fields; strong writing skills and attention to detail across disciplines; familiarity with Markdown (required) and LaTeX (preferred); demonstrated ability to understand and summarize complex content.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in prompt writing, technical editing, or curriculum design is a plus.
Engagement Details
$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. Selected applicants will complete a brief assessment. Most applicants hear back within 24 hours.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Mercor Talent Docs For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Technical writing
- Markdown
- LaTeX
- Content review
- Attention to detail
- Complex summarization
- Remote collaboration
- AI research
- Prompt engineering
- Communication
How to Get Hired at Mercor
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight technical writing experience and Markdown proficiency.
- Review job details: Understand Mercor's AI research focus.
- Practice technical examples: Prepare samples formatted in Markdown and LaTeX.
- Research Mercor: Learn about their investors and company culture.