Engineering Professional

About the Role

Nexus Consulting is facilitating a series of paid research interviews for one of our clients, targeting highly skilled technical and analytical professionals. This project aims to gather insights into how Engineering Professionals make financial, career, and technology-related decisions, supporting advanced market and technology research initiatives. This is a flexible, short-term opportunity for experienced individuals to contribute their expertise through confidential, one-on-one research conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled 30–60 minute research interviews.
• Share insights on professional background, decision-making processes, and technology usage.
• Discuss financial behavior, investment tools, and workflow preferences.
• Provide honest and detailed feedback to support comprehensive research and analysis.
• Adhere strictly to all confidentiality and participation guidelines.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in a technical or analytical field, including:
  • Software engineering, data science, or product and design.
  • Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, etc.).
  • Finance or quantitative roles (investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, trading, FP&A).
  • Scientific or research-based professions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or STEM-related field is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex professional insights clearly.
• Currently residing in one of the following U.S. metropolitan areas: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, or Washington, DC. Candidates based in the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia who can legally work as independent contractors are also eligible.
• Preferred: Active investment or brokerage accounts with platforms such as Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*Trade, Interactive Brokers, SoFi, Betterment, TD Ameritrade, or Wealthfront.

Work Details

• Fully remote engagement.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
• Opportunity for one-time or repeat sessions based on project requirements.
• Each interview session typically lasts approximately 30–60 minutes.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise.
• No sales, marketing, or follow-up communication required after participation.
• No access to confidential or proprietary employer data is necessary.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Research
• Data Analysis
• Financial Decision-Making
• Technology Usage
• Communication Skills
• Insight Generation
• Market Research
• STEM Background
• Investment Knowledge
• Confidentiality Adherence