Test Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

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: QA/Test Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 35 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design test cases to confirm task functionality, including edge cases. • Review tasks and reference solutions to catch ambiguities and gaps early. • Debug using Python when tasks or checks misbehave. • Build quality checklists and provide actionable feedback to authors. • Monitor AI agent runs for shortcuts and grading gaps to ensure trustworthy benchmark scores. Qualifications Must-Have • MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience. • 1+ years in test engineering, quality assurance, or a related role. • Experience designing test cases and debugging complex systems. • Proficiency in Python and Git . • Exceptional attention to detail and clear documentation habits. Preferred • Experience in AI training , model evaluation, or quality review of AI-generated work. • A perfectionist mindset and ability to work independently through ambiguous problems. 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: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas