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Semiconductor Specialist - Fully Remote
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for:
Visa Hunt
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark
, General Catalyst
, Peter Thiel
, Adam D'Angelo
, Larry Summers
, and Jack Dorsey
.
Position: Inorganic Materials, Semiconductor & Superconductor Experts
Type:
Contract
Compensation:$84/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
10-40 hours/week
- Contribute domain expertise across synthesis
, characterization
, fabrication
, and device physics to build high-quality training and evaluation data. - Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning
, catching errors and improving technical accuracy. - Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in your area of specialization.
- Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
- Structure technical knowledge — experimental procedures, characterization results, process data — into well-organized, model-ready data.
- Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.
Must-Have
- Hands-on experimental experience in one or more of: inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), superconducting materials, or semiconductors and advanced packaging.
- Strong materials or device characterization skills (XRD,
SEM
, TEM
, spectroscopy
, electrical/transport measurements
). - An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science
, chemistry
, physics
, or a related engineering field. - Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely.
- Experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication (MBE/epitaxy,
MOCVD
, CVD
, sputtering
, IBAD
, etch
, clean-room microfabrication
).
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
- For any help or support, reach out to:
PS:
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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