Computer Science Specialist | $110/hr Remote

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Computer Science Expert (PhD)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $90–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Design and create challenging, high-quality problems and prompts grounded in advanced computer science concepts.
• Apply deep theoretical and practical knowledge to support the training and evaluation of large language models.
• Review and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and technical rigor.
• Contribute domain expertise to improve reasoning, problem-solving, and model performance across computer science topics.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science from a recognized institution.
• Strong experience in advanced computer science theory, systems, or applied research.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical reasoning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Application Process (Takes 20 mins)

• Upload resume
• Interview based on your resume (Takes 15 mins)
• Submit form