Expert Interviewer
Listing checked August 29, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor supports a frontier AI lab's high-priority technical-expert panel. The interviewer in this role vets shortlisted engineers across GPU kernel development, security & vulnerability research, and ML-compiler / accelerator domains. You run structured 20-minute interviews, score each candidate against a rubric, and provide an evidence-based read. The engagement is part of an AI model training-and-evaluation effort and operates 100% remote.
What You'll Do4
- 1Conduct 20-minute structured interviews with shortlisted experts, evaluating technical depth, communication, and fit for AI evaluation using the supplied rubric.
- 2Verify each expert's availability, work authorization, and exclusivity status, then flag any concerns.
- 3Assign each candidate a tier (advance, hold, pass) and summarize the reasoning for the program team.
- 4Manage scheduling for interviews inside standard weekday business hours.
Requirements4
- 1Proven experience in recruiting, interviewing, or technical vetting, with confidence assessing senior engineers.
- 2Excellent communication and structured judgment, with the ability to keep conversations warm, professional, and on schedule.
- 3Availability during weekday business hours.
- 4Reliable commitment of about 10 hours per week, 100% remote.
Who Should Apply
The right fit is an interviewer with a track record in recruiting or technical vetting who can hold a structured, timed conversation with senior engineers. You should feel comfortable making judgment calls on technical depth and communication against a rubric. The role works for someone who can commit 10 weekday hours on a consistent remote schedule. Less suitable for people who prefer open-ended talks, lack weekday availability, or have no experience assessing engineers. Common rejection reasons include no prior vetting background and an inability to keep interviews within the 20-minute window.
Salary Insight
Pay is $50-$60 per hour. For a part-time remote interviewing role, this rate often matches a senior technical vetting or recruiting background.
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