Senior Architect

About the job

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.

Position: Architecture Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$80/hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author realistic architecture prompts covering conceptual design, building systems, materials, construction methods, sustainability, and code compliance.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, feasibility, clarity, and adherence to professional standards.
• Write high-quality human-authored “gold” responses for complex or ambiguous architectural and design scenarios.
• Create controlled prompt variations testing subtle differences in site constraints, regulations, climate conditions, or client requirements.
• Evaluate outputs across different lengths, styles, and instruction constraints.
• Identify model failure cases involving technical inaccuracies, unrealistic designs, improper code interpretation, or culturally inconsistent architectural assumptions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional work experience in architecture, architectural design, or a related practice.
• Active professional familiarity with architectural practice in at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
• Strong understanding of local building codes, documentation standards, construction practices, and design conventions within your linguistic/cultural context.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills in the target language.
• Ability to work independently and make careful, well-reasoned editorial judgments.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume to get started.
• Complete a short form outlining your architectural background, areas of specialization, and language proficiency.
• We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.