Mercor
Sales Engineering Expert - Evaluator
San Francisco, California, US
Role snapshot
Mercor is hiring a Sales Engineering Expert - Evaluator on a full-time basis. This is a role based in San Francisco, California, US.
- Company
- Mercor
- Location
- San Francisco, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Mercor publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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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: Sales Engineering Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world pre-sales and solutions-engineering deliverables.
- Score AI-generated and human work samples against criteria with detailed justifications.
- Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment for reproducible and defensible scores.
- Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on work.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years of relevant experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Pre-Sales Consultant, or Technical Sales Consultant.
- Deep fluency in pre-sales craft: leading technical discovery, translating customer requirements into product solutions, delivering tailored demos, handling technical objections, supporting proofs of concept, and evaluating product fit and technical risk.
- Hands-on experience with technically complex B2B software — SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, developer tools, or enterprise applications.
- Exceptionally strong written communication, with the ability to explain technical work to both technical and business stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers.
Preferred
- Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or relevant professional background to get started.
- Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief assessment or submit additional information.
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]
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