QA/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 each task works as intended, including tricky edge cases. Review tasks and reference solutions to catch ambiguity and gaps early. Debug using Python when tasks or checks don't behave as expected. Shape quality checklists and provide actionable feedback to authors. Protect benchmark scores by identifying shortcuts and grading gaps in AI agent runs. Qualifications Must-Have MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience. 1+ years in test engineering, quality assurance, or a research/software engineering role. Skill in designing test cases, quality-review processes, 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 with creativity in identifying overlooked issues. 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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,