AfterQuery is hiring senior domain experts for a multi-discipline AI research program. Experts design realistic technical scenarios in their field, author reference solutions and grading rubrics, and evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness and domain judgment. Fully remote, asynchronous, and project-based. Track Domain: Mechanical / hardware design (CAD / RTL / robotics) Experience: 8–12 years Education: Bachelor's required (PE or Master's a plus) Why Apply Competitive Compensation: $100–$170/hour based on experience Work directly on frontier AI research problems in your area of deep expertise Fully remote, flexible, asynchronous — fits around existing work

Responsibilities

Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within your track Author expert-level reference solutions and grading rubrics Evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and domain judgment

Required Qualifications

Meet the experience and education bar for this track Deep professional or research expertise in the stated domain Clear technical writing and independent delivery

Company Description

AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.