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Remote STEM PhDs - EngineeringWeekday Ai • Newmarket, Ontario
Remote STEM PhDs - Engineering

Remote STEM PhDs - Engineering

Weekday Ai • Newmarket, Ontario
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking Engineering PhDs to contribute to a cutting-edge project with a leading AI research lab. This role offers competitive pay of $65–$75/hour.

In this position, you will apply your expertise to craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability, helping to advance frontier large language models and shape the next generation of AI systems.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in Engineering from a top university
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Based in U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

  • Work asynchronously with a team of domain experts
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging, real-world engineering problems
  • Contribute 10–20 hours per week, with potential for increased hours and project extension
  • Fully remote with a flexible schedule

Start Date

  • Late September, with rolling application review

Interview Process

  • Short interview to assess domain expertise
  • Paid onboarding time (up to 1 hour) including screening and onboarding videos if hired

Compensation & Legal Details

  • Legally classified as an hourly contractor
  • Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
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