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STEM PhDs - Engineering

Weekday AIabout 18 hours ago
Remote
$65 - $75/hour
Mid Level
part_time

About the role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsWe are seeking Engineering PhDs to contribute to a cutting-edge project with a leading AI research lab. This role offers competitive pay of $65–$75/hour.

In this position, you will apply your expertise to craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability, helping to advance frontier large language models and shape the next generation of AI systems.

Requirements

Ideal Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in Engineering from a top university
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Based in U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

  • Work asynchronously with a team of domain experts
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging, real-world engineering problems
  • Contribute 10–20 hours per week, with potential for increased hours and project extension
  • Fully remote with a flexible schedule

Start Date

  • Late September, with rolling application review

Interview Process

  • Short interview to assess domain expertise
  • Paid onboarding time (up to 1 hour) including screening and onboarding videos if hired

Compensation & Legal Details

  • Legally classified as an hourly contractor
  • Weekly payment via Stripe Connect

About Weekday AI

<p>At Weekday (backed by YC; also Product Hunt #1 product of the day), we are building the next frontier in hiring. We have built the largest database of white collar talent in India and have built outreach tools on top of it to generate highest response rates. </p>