Audio Engineer - Fully Remote - AI Trainer

Imagine a job where your love for music production meets the exciting frontier of artificial intelligence. At mercor, that's exactly what awaits you. We're on the hunt for talented Audio Engineers, specifically those with a deep understanding of music and a native fluency in Spanish (MX), to become AI Trainers. This isn't just another remote gig; it's a chance to actively mold the next generation of AI-generated music, all from your chosen workspace, anywhere on the planet.

Overview

Are you ready to blend your profound musical expertise with the exhilarating world of artificial intelligence? mercor, a San Francisco-headquartered company backed by visionary investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, is searching for an exceptional Audio Engineer AI Trainer. We specialize in connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs globally. This is a unique contract opportunity for a fully remote position, open to candidates worldwide, allowing you to contribute significantly to the evolution of AI-generated music from wherever you call home.

As a key member of our team, you will work part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, for a duration of up to 6 months. Compensation for this impactful role ranges from $13 to $54 per hour, reflecting your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Your work will be pivotal in refining the capabilities of advanced AI models. Here's what you'll be doing:

Critically assess AI-generated music across a diverse range of genres, evaluating its overall musicality, creative spark, adherence to original prompts, vocal fidelity, and the quality of its production and mix.
Categorize and label musical pieces with precision, detailing genre, structural elements, instrumentation, vocal characteristics, and other relevant attributes.
Examine AI-generated lyrics and vocals, cross-referencing them against source material to ensure utmost quality and accuracy.
Operate with a high degree of independence, managing your tasks asynchronously to consistently meet deadlines and drive improvements in AI model performance.
Engage directly with innovative AI research teams, providing crucial insights to elevate the quality of training data and refine model outputs.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should possess a unique blend of linguistic ability and technical audio expertise:

You must have native or near-native proficiency in Spanish (MX), coupled with a strong ability to comprehend and follow intricate instructions provided in English.
Bring a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer. Your seasoned ear and technical skill are essential.

What You'll Gain

Joining mercor as an Audio Engineer AI Trainer offers more than just a job; it's a chance to significantly impact the future of music and technology:

Be at the forefront of AI innovation, directly influencing the development of next-generation music creation tools.
Collaborate with world-class AI research teams, expanding your knowledge at the intersection of music and artificial intelligence.
Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote, asynchronous work environment, balancing your professional life with personal commitments.
Make a tangible difference, seeing your feedback and expertise directly improve AI model performance and output quality.
Work with a company backed by prominent investors, positioning yourself within a high-growth, influential sector.