About the RoleSilicon Valley's top AI companies work with Mercor to find domain experts who can help train and evaluate their models. As a Strategic Project Associate (SPA) at Mercor, you will work with Strategic Project Leads to drive the tactical execution of these projects, ensure top-notch service to customers, and single-handedly drive millions of dollars in revenue. In doing so, you will have a significant impact on Mercor's long-term growth. Strategic Project Associates will report to a Strategic Project Lead.
Our Strategic Project Associate program is designed for
exceptional recent grads (targeted graduation date of December '25 or May/June '26) and will provide a fast-paced introduction to running large scale human data projects. Promotions to Strategic Project Lead will be considered on a quarterly basis (with a target of ~6-12 months). We're an early-stage startup that operates with intensity. That means occasionally being responsive on weekends and always holding a high bar for output. The upside - performance incentives, career trajectory, and meaningful equity - reflects that.
Key Responsibilities- Generate $10M+ in revenue by executing large-scale projects on behalf of leading AI labs and tech companies
- Source, vet, and manage the performance of hundreds of domain experts from different disciplines (e.g., software engineering, medicine, law)
- Foster strong relationships with researchers at leading AI labs and tech companies, anticipating client needs and identifying opportunities for project expansion
- Collaborate closely with the wider Operations team to execute project strategies, meet client objectives, and drive process optimizations
- Interface with the Engineering & Machine Learning team to improve the Mercor platform
What Are We Looking For?- Experience in consulting, finance, startups, or similar organizations
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience working with customers
Compensation- Base cash compensation $120k
- Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
- A $7.5K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K proximity bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance401(k) with company match
