Computer Science Chart Analysis Expert
Mercor • Remote • Posted 4 days ago
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$79/task
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4d ago
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About this Role
What you'll do Author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on computer science problems. Tasks involve producing original problem sets grounded in performance benchmarks, system architecture charts, and algorithmic complexity figures; writing reference solutions; and applying structured quality checks.
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Commitment
What you'll do Author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on computer science problems. Tasks involve producing original problem sets grounded in performance benchmarks, system architecture charts, and algorithmic complexity figures; writing reference solutions; and applying structured quality checks. Who we're looking for PhD in Computer Science, or MS in CS with 3+ yrs engineering, research, or teaching experience, or BS in CS with 5+ yrs software engineering, systems, or applied CS practice Working fluency in at least two of: algorithms, systems, databases, networks, ML, theory of computation Comfortable reading and interpreting performance benchmarks, system architecture charts, and algorithmic complexity figures Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form Compensation Starting rate $75/hr. Strong contributors have the opportunity to be promoted based on task quality and throughput. Commitment Part-time, ~20 hrs/week, flexible schedule. Fully remote. Hourly. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- PhD in Computer Science, or MS in CS with 3+ yrs engineering, research, or teaching experience, or BS in CS with 5+ yrs software engineering, systems, or applied CS practice
- Working fluency in at least two of: algorithms, systems, databases, networks, ML, theory of computation
- Comfortable reading and interpreting performance benchmarks, system architecture charts, and algorithmic complexity figures
- Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Writing
Compensation Analysis
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $79/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work—no client management or administrative bloat.
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