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Research Program Manager

Mercor · Operations

Pay
$120K – $200K • Offers Equity
Where
San Francisco
Posted
Mar 7

Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human expertise and frontier models. Millions of domain experts on the platform are paid over $4 million per day to train frontier AI models. Mercor's APEX benchmark family measures AI's real-world impact on professional work. Mercor Enterprise brings this same infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies: helping companies capture how their best people actually work, translating that expertise directly back into agents.

Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.

What they want

  • Experience: Background in consulting, tech, project management or research support, ideally 2-3 years of professional experience.
  • Skills: Strong analytical and communication abilities; proven track record of managing complex projects.
  • Mindset: Excited by “gritty” process optimization and large-scale execution.

What you get

  • Base cash comp from $120K-$200k
  • Competitive equity grant
  • $15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
  • $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
  • $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
  • $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
  • $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
  • Free Equinox membership
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance401(k) with company match