Composer
Mercor
Category
Job Type
Job Position(s): Composer
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
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: Music Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20–$40/hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author realistic music prompts spanning music theory, composition, genre analysis, lyrical interpretation, performance technique, and music history.
- Review and revise AI-generated responses for theoretical accuracy, stylistic nuance, cultural authenticity, and clarity.
- Write high-quality human-authored “gold” responses for complex musical analysis or interpretive questions.
- Create controlled prompt variations that test subtle differences in genre, instrumentation, harmonic structure, rhythm, cultural context, or historical period.
- Evaluate outputs across different tones (technical, analytical, instructional, conversational) and instruction constraints.
- Identify model failure cases involving incorrect theory application, genre misclassification, superficial analysis, or culturally inaccurate representations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2+ years of sustained, serious engagement with music as a hobby or practice.
- Active participation in music discourse within at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
- Strong familiarity with music theory terminology, genre traditions, and culturally specific musical forms within your language context.
- Ability to articulate musical concepts and analysis clearly in the target language.
- Strong written communication skills and thoughtful editorial judgment.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume, portfolio, recordings, or relevant musical work to get started.
- Complete a short form outlining your musical background, areas of focus, and language proficiency.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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