MATLAB Specialist — Scientific Computing

Job overview

The MATLAB Specialist — Scientific Computing is a fully remote contract opportunity. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour. Mercor connects creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The specialist evaluates MATLAB use cases and contributes to improving AI model performance across engineering domains. The work includes producing high-resolution screenshots and collaborating asynchronously with subject matter experts to improve the quality and accuracy of AI-generated content.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and use MATLAB for numerical computing, simulation, and signal and image processing
• contribute to AI model performance in electrical, mechanical, control-systems, and aerospace engineering domains
• capture screenshots exceeding 2.5 megapixels using a single high-resolution monitor or dual-monitor setup
• work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines
• collaborate with subject matter experts on AI-generated content.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

matlab specialist

scientific computing

remote

contract

ai model performance

numerical computing

simulation

signal processing

image processing

windows pc

$45–$55/hr

mercor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires MATLAB on a Windows PC and access to a monitor setup capable of capturing screenshots above 2.5 megapixels. The posting describes a contract role and an application process involving a resume upload, AI interview, and form submission.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.