QA Analyst

Core Responsibilities

1. Technical QA of recorded interviews: Reliably watch assigned interview recordings end‑to‑end.Flag & annotate issues such as premature termination, audio/video glitches etc.

2. Fraud Investigation: Review candidate profiles automatically flagged by our fraud‑detection system.Cross‑reference claims (education, accolades, employment) via online searches such as LinkedIn.

3. **Cheating Detection (most difficult)**: Identify subtle signs of external assistance (e.g., paraphrased AI‑generated answers, off‑camera prompts).Analyze eye movement, timing anomalies, and "AI‑likeness" of responses.Maintain and evolve a library of cheating patterns and decision criteria.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Exceptional English comprehension and concise written communication.

• Familiarity with LinkedIn / Assessing professional credentials.

• Strong critical thinking skills to differentiate genuine understanding from superficial or memorized responses.

• Ability to recognize jargon-heavy answers and evaluate candidates’ authentic knowledge.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Exposure to technical interviewing

• Familiarity with AI capabilities and common misuse patterns

• Previous experience with fraud/risk operations

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.