Sound Designer - Audio Specialist

Company IntroductionMercor 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. Role Overview

• Position: Audio, Music, and Sound Specialist – Project-Based Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 30–40 hours/week
• Mission: Collaborate with AI labs to create immersive soundscapes and seamless audio-visual synchronization. Shape how AI systems understand, generate, and align sound with emotion and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and describe soundscapes of audio-visual content
• Create and edit foley effects for realistic audio tracks
• Engineer sound for clarity and immersion
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated sound outputs

Requirements / QualificationsMust-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in sound design, audio engineering, or related fields
• Proven track record in film, gaming, music production, or immersive media projects
• Proficiency with industry-standard audio tools (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, Reaper)
• Strong creative judgment and attention to sonic detail
• Ability to deliver polished outputs independently and remotely

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous – set your own schedule
• Compensation: $45-$65/hour depending on experience and geography
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Contract Type: Independent contracting
• Project-based contract with potential for ongoing collaborations

Application Process

• Submit your resume or portfolio highlighting relevant audio work
• Complete a brief interview to share your expertise and preferred areas of focus

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.