STEM Specialist - German Expertise

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: STEM Expert, German (Germany) - AI Training
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Oct 23 to Nov 19
Commitment: 21 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop workspaces and files to support AI agent training on professional tasks.
• Write prompts and create grading rubrics based on real STEM work in Germany.
• Evaluate AI model performance to ensure task realism and accuracy.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training processes and outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve model outcomes.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ years as a scientist or engineer in research or industry.
• Native or fluent in German.
• Degree from a top-20 university in Germany.
• Comfortable with quantitative analysis, technical documentation, and engineering problem solving.

Start Date

• Oct 23; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

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