Bachelor's degree expected by May/June 2026 or December 2025
Experience in consulting, finance, or startups
Strong analytical abilities
Excellent communication skills
Customer service experience
Responsibilities
Generate over $10M in revenue by executing large-scale projects
Source and manage the performance of domain experts across various fields
Build and maintain relationships with researchers at AI labs and tech companies
Collaborate with the Operations team to meet client objectives
Interface with Engineering and Machine Learning teams to enhance the platform
Benefits
Generous equity grant vesting over 4 years
Relocation bonus of $10K for Bay Area moves
Housing bonus of $10K for locals within 0.5 miles of the office
Monthly $1K stipend for meals
Equinox gym membership
Health insurance coverage
Full Job Description
About the Role
Silicon 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 and upcoming grads (targeted graduation date of December '26 or May/June '27) 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
