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Verified partner opportunity

ML Challenge Task Auditor

$70 - $90 / hour

MercorUnited States - RemoteHourly contract

Evaluate the quality, correctness, and methodological rigor of applied machine-learning tasks used to train and evaluate a frontier AI lab's models.

Is this a fit?

  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation, Machine learning, Research.
  • The listed commitment of 40 hours/week fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.

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Last verified 2026-09-04

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Official role description

Evaluate the quality, correctness, and methodological rigor of applied machine-learning tasks used to train and evaluate a frontier AI lab's models. You'll assess experiment design, model-selection reasoning, and evaluation methodology

and provide clear, rubric-based written feedback.

Basic Qualifications • 3+ years hands-on applied/experimental ML (experiment design, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, evaluation methodology) • Strong grasp of data-quality rigor: leakage detection, metric gaming, and train/test/CV hygiene • Proficiency with standard ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, XGBoost) • Ability to critique ML claims against evidence and reproduce results

Preferred Qualifications • Competition / benchmark experience (e.g., Kaggle) • Graduate research or publication record in applied ML • Prior task-grading or peer-review experience

Note: this role evaluates applied/experimental ML rigor

it is not an LLM-application-building or MLOps role.

Relevant skills

AI evaluationMachine learningResearch

Who this role may fit

This opportunity may suit professionals with relevant experience in AI evaluation, Machine learning, Research. Review the official description and requirements before applying.

Compensation context

The listing states $70 - $90 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

Qualification checklist

  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation, Machine learning, Research.
  • The listed commitment of 40 hours/week fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.
  • You are comfortable with project availability and hours varying over time.

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