Engineering Expert (AI Domain) - 61715

About Turing:

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the worlds leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems.

Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L

About the job:

Remote contract for PhDs (completed ONLY) in various domains of Engineering, including but not limited to Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Process Engineering, Applied Engineering & Systems Engineering. Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required.

Role Overview:

Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your Engineering knowledge. Youll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities:

• Design advanced Engineering problems to test AI performance (e.g., Not limited to Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Process Engineering, Applied Engineering & Systems Engineering etc...). These will be conceptual, not involving coding.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level Engineering topics.
• Requirements:
• PhD (completed ONLY) in Engineering.
• Strong computer science reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
• No AI experience required.

Perks of Freelancing With Turing:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Offer Details:

• Commitment Required: 40 hours per week minimum.
• Engagement Type: Contractor/Freelancer (no medical or paid leave).
• Time Overlap: Some overlap with UTC-8:00 (25 hrs/day) America/Los_Angeles.

Application Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an analytical challenge.
• Once the assessment is cleared, youre ready to start contributing!

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