AI Trainer (Scenario Design)

This is a AI Trainer (Scenario Design) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia== Mercor ==Role Seniority - junior, mid level, senior More about the AI Trainer (Scenario Design) role at MercorAbout The Role We're looking for creative, detail-oriented experts to help train the next generation of AI agents. You'll design realistic, complex digital worlds and craft challenging scenarios that test how well AI navigates real-world tasks — think scheduling conflicts, information overload, competing priorities, and more. What You'll Do

• Build richly detailed personas and simulated digital environments (Gmail, Slack, Calendar, WhatsApp, Google Drive, and more)
• Write tasks that challenge an AI agent's ability to reason, filter, and prioritize
• Run the agent against your scenarios, evaluate its performance, and guide it to success through structured hints
• Document your work clearly in Airtable and Crucible

You're a Good Fit If You

• Have strong written communication and attention to detail
• Think creatively and enjoy constructing layered, realistic scenarios
• Are comfortable working with structured tools like JSON editors, Airtable, and AI platforms
• Can spot inconsistencies and think critically about information quality
• Work independently and manage your own workflow
• Must Have - Undergrad degree, 2+ years professional experience.
• Nice to have:

• Writing chops — copywriter, UX writer, journalist, content strategist, editor, published blog/newsletter, creative writing background. Strong writers make the best task creators and reviewers
• Multi-stakeholder coordination — PM, account manager, consultant, client success, event coordinator, producer. Creates richer, more authentic professional scenarios
• World-building / creative design — game designer, curriculum designer, UX researcher, simulation designer, tabletop RPG creator
• Technical / data comfort — JSON familiarity, Jira/Asana power user, technical PM, data analyst, SQL/Python exposure. A plus but not required — we'll provide a JSON onboarding guid

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. 🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢 Key Responsibilities

• 🌍 Building detailed personas and environments
• 📝 Writing challenging tasks for AI agents
• 🔍 Evaluating AI performance

Key Strengths

• 📝 Strong written communication
• 💡 Creative thinking
• 🛠️ Technical comfort with structured tools
• ✍️ Writing chops
• 🤝 Multi-stakeholder coordination
• 🎨 World-building / creative design

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.