Applied Engineering Benchmark Specialist | $61-$77/hr Remote
Overview
The role focuses on creating and validating rigorous academic assessment content for an AI research effort. You will author and review multiple-choice questions across core engineering topics, judge solution quality, and help build gold-standard benchmarks to push AI capabilities forward. This is a remote, hourly engagement, with tasks that blend technical evaluation and high-quality writing using a clear, structured approach.
What You'll Do5
- 1Craft original engineering questions that probe deep understanding rather than mere memorization, and assign a difficulty level
- 2Review existing questions for clarity, completeness, and technical accuracy, making precise edits
- 3Evaluate each item’s challenge level as Medium, Hard, or Expert, and provide a correct answer plus 9 convincing distractors
- 4Document step-by-step reasoning solutions in a concise, readable format
- 5Attach 1 to 5 scholarly references per item from reputable sources and flag any issues that affect solvability or clarity
Requirements5
- 1Doctoral candidate or PhD holder in Engineering or a closely related field, or a strong demonstration of depth in a subdomain
- 2Master’s degree with exceptional depth may be considered
- 3Solid grasp of graduate-level engineering concepts, applied math, and relevant standards
- 4Licensure as a Professional Engineer or substantial industry experience is a plus
- 5Excellent written English with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for engineers who enjoy rigorous problem-solving, clear technical writing, and contributing to benchmarks that drive AI research. Ideal candidates combine deep domain knowledge with a knack for precise communication and a bias for high-quality exam content.
Salary Insight
Hourly compensation ranges from $61.00 to $77.00, with remote, asynchronous engagement.
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Application Tip
Share a concise portfolio snippet showing a sample question and a brief justification of its difficulty to demonstrate your ability to craft and vet rigorous content.
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