AI Training Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $80/hr
Mercor
full-remotemidcontractother New York, NY 5 days ago via LinkedIn
36,000 - 96,000 USD/annual
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AI TrainingScenario DesignPersona DevelopmentJSONAirtableCopywriting/UX WritingGame DesignSQLPythonRemote Work
About the role
Role Overview
AI Training Scenario Designer (Contract) — Fully Remote Mercor is seeking an AI training specialist to design realistic scenarios and personas that test and improve AI agents.
Responsibilities
- Build richly detailed personas and simulated digital environments using tools such as:
- Gmail, Slack, Calendar, WhatsApp, Google Drive
- Write tasks that challenge an AI agent to reason, filter, and prioritize effectively
- Run the agent through scenarios, evaluate performance, and guide outcomes using structured hints
- Document work clearly in Airtable and Crucible
- Work independently and manage your own workflow efficiently
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Undergrad degree
- 2+ years of professional experience
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Comfort with structured tools including JSON editors, Airtable, and AI platforms
Preferred
- Writing experience (e.g., copywriter, UX writer, journalist)
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders (e.g., PM, account manager)
- Creative/world-building experience (e.g., game designer, UX researcher)
- Technical/data comfort with JSON, and exposure to SQL/Python; familiarity with Jira/Asana is a plus
Application Process
- Upload resume
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume
- Submit the form (estimated 20–30 minutes)
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Based in San Francisco, it works with investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Scraped 5/20/2026