Generalists
Mercor • Remote • Posted 40 days ago
Education
Any
Type
Pay Rate
$50/task
Posted
40d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is hiring highly detail-oriented Generalists on behalf of an AI lab to support human data pipelines used to train and evaluate advanced AI systems. This role is ideal for people who are extremely quality-focused, methodical, and take pride in producing consistently high-accuracy work. You’ll work on structured evaluation, labelling, and review tasks where precision matters more than speed. Small mistakes compound here — we’re looking for people who notice edge cases, inconsistencies, and ambiguity instinctively.
Review, evaluate, and annotate AI outputs with extreme attention to detail
Location Requirements
human data pipelines used to train and evaluate advanced AI systems
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
detail-oriented
CB / reviewer / rater
Nice to Have
Why Join
Mercor is hiring highly detail-oriented Generalists on behalf of an AI lab to support human data pipelines used to train and evaluate advanced AI systems. This role is ideal for people who are extremely quality-focused, methodical, and take pride in producing consistently high-accuracy work. You’ll work on structured evaluation, labelling, and review tasks where precision matters more than speed. Small mistakes compound here — we’re looking for people who notice edge cases, inconsistencies, and ambiguity instinctively. Review, evaluate, and annotate AI outputs with extreme attention to detail Follow complex guidelines precisely and apply them consistently across tasks Identify subtle errors, edge cases, and quality issues others might miss Provide clear, structured feedback to improve downstream AI training quality Maintain high accuracy across repetitive, high-volume workflows Flag unclear instructions or ambiguous cases proactively Exceptionally detail-oriented and quality-obsessed mindset Prior experience as a CB / reviewer / rater in human data or AI training pipelines Proven ability to follow nuanced instructions without deviation Strong written communication and reasoning skills High reliability, consistency, and comfort with repetitive precision work Ability to work independently and maintain focus over long task batches Experience with large-scale AI data annotation or evaluation programs Background in QA, operations, trust & safety, or structured review work Familiarity with multi-step rubric-based evaluations Comfort giving calibrated feedback aligned with strict quality bars Work directly on training next-generation AI systems Clear expectations and quality-first culture Long-term opportunity for consistent, high-quality contributors We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Review, evaluate, and annotate AI outputs with extreme attention to detail
- Follow complex guidelines precisely and apply them consistently across tasks
- Identify subtle errors, edge cases, and quality issues others might miss
- Provide clear, structured feedback to improve downstream AI training quality
- Maintain high accuracy across repetitive, high-volume workflows
- Flag unclear instructions or ambiguous cases proactively
- Exceptionally detail-oriented and quality-obsessed mindset
- Prior experience as a CB / reviewer / rater in human data or AI training pipelines
- Proven ability to follow nuanced instructions without deviation
- Strong written communication and reasoning skills
- High reliability, consistency, and comfort with repetitive precision work
- Ability to work independently and maintain focus over long task batches
- Experience with large-scale AI data annotation or evaluation programs
- Background in QA, operations, trust & safety, or structured review work
- Familiarity with multi-step rubric-based evaluations
- Comfort giving calibrated feedback aligned with strict quality bars
- Work directly on training next-generation AI systems
- Clear expectations and quality-first culture
- Long-term opportunity for consistent, high-quality contributors
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 Generalist
Compensation Analysis
Mercor is hiring highly detail-oriented Generalists on behalf of an AI lab to support human data pipelines used to train and evaluate advanced AI systems. This role is ideal for people who are extremely quality-focused, methodical, and take pride in producing consistently high-accuracy work. You’ll work on structured evaluation, labelling, and revi
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