Research Program Manager

About MercorMercor is defining the future of work. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You'll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.About the RoleMercor is building benchmarks and evaluation systems that help measure and improve frontier AI models. As a Research Program Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating the development, release, and communication of these benchmarks. You'll work across research, operations, and marketing to ensure evaluations are executed rigorously, results are shared with the broader AI community, and new benchmarks launch smoothly. This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail, high-intensity problem-solving, and a passion for building scalable processes that support cutting-edge AI research.Work Schedule: Company-wide six-day workweek with in-office work Monday through Friday.Core ResponsibilitiesAs a research program manager, you will:Coordinate the release of new benchmarksMaintain and update Mercor's leaderboards and websiteSubmit results to leaderboards, competitions and community pages (e.g., Hugging Face)Run and monitor new evalsSupport with marketing for benchmarks and evals, including new blogs and socialsDevelop the messaging for new benchmark releasesCoordinate delivery of eval reportsBuild relationships in the AI evals + data ecosystemWhat We're Looking ForExperience: Background in consulting, tech, project management or research support, ideally 2-3 years of professional experience.Skills: Strong analytical and communication abilities; proven track record of managing complex projects.Mindset: Excited by "gritty" process optimization and large-scale execution.CompensationBase cash comp from $120K-$200kAggressive performance bonus structureCompetitive equity grant$15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)$10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)$1.5K monthly stipend for meals$200 monthly laundry reimbursement$200 monthly personal wellness reimbursementFree Equinox membershipHealth, Dental, Vision insurance401(k) with company match

Created: 2026-04-02