Electrical Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

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: Electrical Engineering & RF/Circuit Design Expert Type:Contract Compensation:$70–$100/hour Location:Remote Commitment:15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software. Develop problems requiring skilled use of specialized scientific software like scikit-rf and ngspice. Evaluate and refine problems through testing loops against state-of-the-art AI models. Create problems that require strategic planning and efficient query or experiment execution. Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback. Collaborate asynchronously, ensuring flexibility in hours and meeting deadlines. Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience). Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications, open-source contributions, or professional work. Strong Python skills for writing problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators. Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. Available for at least 15–20 hours per week. Preferred Experience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. 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: [link removed]For any help or support, reach out to: [link removed] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas