VLSI RTL Design Engineer (Remote | $61–$77/hr)

Applied Engineering Benchmark SpecialistPosition:Applied Engineering Benchmark SpecialistType:Hourly ContractCompensation:$61–$77/hourLocation:RemoteAbout the Opportunity

This opportunity is for experiencedEngineers, Engineering Researchers, and Technical Expertsto contribute to an advancedAI research and evaluation project .

You'll apply your engineering expertise to create and review rigorousacademic assessment content , helping develop high-quality benchmarks that evaluate advanced AI reasoning across specialized engineering domains.

Responsibilities

Author challengingmultiple-choice engineering questionsthat test deep conceptual understanding.

Verify existing questions foraccuracy, clarity, completeness, and technical rigor .

Rate questions asMedium, Hard, or Expertbased on academic difficulty.

Create1 correct answer and 9 plausible alternativesdesigned to challenge advanced solvers.

Develop clear, step-by-steptechnical solutionsin Markdown.

Provide1–5 reputable academic referencesfor each question.

Document and justify edits made duringquestion verification .

Engineering Domains

Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing (VLSI)

Control Science & Engineering

Mechatronics

Reactor, Plant Design & Separations

Reservoir Engineering & Maintenance

Bioinstrumentation & Biotechnology

Required Qualifications

PhD or doctoral candidatein Engineering or a closely related field.

Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional expertise in a specialized engineering domain.

Strong command ofgraduate-level engineering principles, applied mathematics, and technical standards .

Excellentwritten English and technical communication skills .

Ability to express complex engineering concepts clearly and precisely.

Preferred Qualifications

ProfessionalEngineering (PE) licensure .

Industry or research experience in one of the covered engineering domains.

Experience developingacademic assessments, technical questions, or educational content .

Experience withpeer-reviewed research and academic references .

Familiarity withAI evaluation, benchmarking, or technical data annotationis a plus.

Compensation

Competitive compensation of $61–$77/hour.

Hourly contract engagement.

Fully remote opportunity.

Expected commitment of10+ hours per week .

Asynchronous work arrangement .

Application Process

Easy Apply on LinkedIn

Complete the required screening questions

Submit your resume and engineering background

Complete a short technical assessment, if selected

Participate in the interview/evaluation stage

Hiring team review and final selection