Mercor
San Francisco–based AI talent platform connecting elite experts with leading AI labs for remote, paid contract work with weekly payouts.
Who we are
Born in 2023 in San Francisco, Mercor connects elite creative and technical experts with leading AI research labs and companies. We focus on real-world, high-impact projects—from software engineering and data science to legal, finance, and domain-specific tasks—that advance next‑generation AI systems.
Our team
We’re a headquarters team in San Francisco partnering with a global network of vetted contractors. Our projects span environment configuration, database design, scalable APIs, data labeling, and human evaluation work that strengthens frontier AI models. We work fast and transparently, posting clear hourly rates and enabling candidates to demonstrate skills through streamlined assessments (e.g., code reviews and practical task sprints).
Our values and mission
- Raise the bar for AI work: pair top experts with meaningful, production‑grade projects.
- Be transparent: publish pay rates and clarify contract terms up front.
- Move with speed: simplify hiring with a focused, one‑interview path where possible.
- Pay fairly and on time: standardize weekly payouts and clear expectations.
- Build responsibly: prioritize high‑quality human data and rigorous execution for safer, better AI.
Employee benefits
Note: Most opportunities on Mercor are hourly contractor roles.
- 100% remote
- Reduced schedule: part‑time opportunities available (around 20 hours/week; project‑dependent).
- Flexible hours: fit work around your life and time zone (project needs may vary).
- Transparent pay: hourly rates published on role postings.
- Fast payouts: weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
- Streamlined process: focused evaluations (e.g., code review sessions) and task‑based sprints for rapid decisions.
- Referral bonus: earn $500 per successful referral on eligible programs.
- Contract clarity: roles are classified as hourly contractor engagements; time off is self‑managed and unpaid.
Based in San Francisco, we operate a remote‑first platform trusted by leading AI organizations. If you want to help shape AI with real-world engineering and expert knowledge, Mercor offers a direct path to high‑impact work with clear expectations and timely pay—without the noise.
