Overview

Remote Mechanical Engineer | Upto $90/hr. This role is advertised by Crossing Hurdles.

Position: STEM PhDs – hourly contract – Remote. Compensation: $55–$90/hour. Location: Remote. Duration: 1–2 months minimum (with possible extension). Commitment: 10–20 hrs/week (can extend up to 40 hrs/week; flexible, part-time).

Role Details

Position: Remote Mechanical Engineer | Upto $90/hr

Company: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months minimum (with possible extension)

Commitment: 10–20 hrs/week (can extend up to 40 hrs/week; flexible, part-time)

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute advanced subject matter expertise to state-of-the-art large language model development for a premier AI lab.
• Create difficult and domain-specific problems designed to evaluate and improve language model reasoning and performance.
• Collaborate directly with prominent AI researchers via private Slack channels and asynchronous workflows.
• Review and refine problem sets, data, and AI-generated outputs for rigor, quality, and scientific accuracy.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback to help AI engineers optimize workflows and problem quality.
• Engage in ongoing, flexible project work, with open applications and the opportunity for extended involvement.

Requirements

• STEM PhD such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and asynchronously within a remote, global team.
• Willingness to participate in a short, paid onboarding process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research and Science

Industries

• Information Services, Research Services, and Higher Education

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