Remote position
Electrodynamics Engineer – Work from Home
at mercor
Real Remote Score
62/100
Solid
- Comp
- 25/25
- Location
- 4/25
- Source
- 10/15
- Clarity
- 3/15
- Freshness
- 20/20
Why this score? ▾
- Compensation — Full salary range disclosed 25/25
- Location — Specific city or narrow scope 4/25
- Source — Remote-first job board 10/15
- Role clarity — Neither seniority nor stack in title 3/15
- Freshness — Posted today 20/20
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Salary in context
Below the 25th percentile for Software Engineering
Listing floor: $145,600 · Role median across 313 peers: $196,000 · 25th–75th: $162,000–$234,000
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About this role
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: Physics Subject Matter Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:4–6 tasks/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality data by creating challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
- Evaluate and refine AI model training with rigorous physics expertise.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and innovation.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
- Contribute to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
- Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
Start Date
- February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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/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.
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