Mercor
Chess Expert - Game Analyst - AI Trainer
Austin, Texas, US
Role snapshot
Mercor is hiring a Chess Expert - Game Analyst - AI Trainer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Austin, Texas, US.
- Company
- Mercor
- Location
- Austin, Texas, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
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: Chess Expert (1800+ ELO) — Game Reconstruction & Transcript Correction
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate and correct speech-to-text errors in chess commentary transcripts to ensure accuracy in piece names, squares, and moves.
- Reconstruct full chess games on an analysis board using corrected transcripts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Identify and itemize minimal missing information when transcripts do not uniquely specify the complete game.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve the quality of the chess dataset.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance dataset quality and model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 1800+ ELO rating (FIDE or online equivalent).
- Fluent in reading algebraic notation.
- Comfortable using an analysis board.
- Strong ear for spoken chess commentary.
- Careful attention to detail.
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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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