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Astrophysics Software Designer - ExpertMercor • Ontario, Canada
Astrophysics Software Designer - Expert

Astrophysics Software Designer - Expert

Mercor • Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$70.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
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: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design - Astrophysics & Cosmology Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design graduate-level computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries. Evaluate AI systems' ability to solve research-grade problems, from querying simulations to interpreting outputs. Develop experimental strategies to recover hidden information from data, emphasizing strategic reasoning. Calibrate tasks against state-of-the-art AI models, refining problem designs to achieve target difficulty. Work independently and asynchronously to iterate on problem designs based on calibration feedback. Utilize astropy and related tools for cosmological calculations and observational data reduction. Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM domain ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). Demonstrated proficiency with scientific software libraries, evidenced by research publications or professional work. Strong Python programming skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. Available for at least 15–20 hours per week . Preferred Experience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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