ABCD - Generalists (AI Training) @ Mercor

Hatch

Hatch

Software Engineering, Data Science

Australia

USD 30-60 / hour

Posted on May 21, 2026

Pay for this job is USD $30-$60 per hour, which is approx AUD $40-$80. It will be subject to exchange rates.

Role Overview

Mercor is looking for detail-oriented generalists with strong research and analytical skills to support data quality control and annotation projects with leading AI labs. You will review, evaluate, and label data outputs to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models across a variety of domains.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Masters degree, or 2โ€“3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors from a reputable institution
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to apply consistent judgment across large volumes of tasks
  • Excellent written communication and research skills
  • Ability to understand and follow detailed rubrics and evaluation guidelines
  • Background in law, STEM, humanities, or social sciences is a plus

Job Details

  • Part-time commitment of approximately 10โ€“20 hours at least per week
  • Responsibilities include reviewing and rating AI-generated outputs, annotating data, and flagging quality issues across research and legal domains
  • Structured, well-defined tasks with clear guidelines โ€” no high-pressure environment
  • Immediate start preferred

Application and Onboarding Process

  • Submit your resume, followed by a brief (15-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills
  • Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role
  • You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps

Pay and Legal Status

  • Compensation is $30โ€“$60 per hour

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
  • Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

๐ŸŸข Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of whatโ€™s outlined ๐ŸŸข

Key Responsibilities

  • ๐Ÿ“ Reviewing and rating AI-generated outputs
  • ๐Ÿ“‘ Annotating data
  • โš ๏ธ Flagging quality issues

Key Strengths

  • ๐Ÿ” Attention to detail
  • โœ๏ธ Written communication
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Analytical skills
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Background in law, STEM, humanities, or social sciences

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career thatโ€™s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.