ML Research Engineer - PyTorch Expert - AI Trainer
Mercor
Houston, TX · $150–$200 an hour · Posted October 26, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
...Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors... ...Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Machine Learning Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $150–$200/hour Location...