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: Civil Engineers & Architects (Must own MacBook)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Complete and narrate real civil engineering and architectural tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models .
Evaluate design and drafting workflows to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models .
Collaborate independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance .
Provide clear explanations of design decisions to enhance training data quality.
Work with Mac-compatible tools like AutoCAD for Mac , ArchiCAD , Vectorworks , SketchUp , or Rhino .

Qualifications

Must-Have

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field .
Proficiency in Mac-compatible tools such as AutoCAD for Mac , ArchiCAD , Vectorworks , SketchUp , or Rhino .
2-3 years of relevant experience or currently pursuing/completed Master's studies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher.

Start Date

Immediate start preferred .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Submit your resume.
Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.
Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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