Sales Engineering Expert

Mercor

Sales engineering expert defining criteria and scoring technical sales work for Mercor’s AI research partners. Evaluating demos, RFPs, integrations, proofs of concept, and product fit.

Posted 8/9/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100 - $150 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-sales processes, including technical discovery, tailored product demonstrations, and evaluating product fit and technical risk. Strong written communication skills are essential for justifying technical evaluations and collaborating with stakeholders.

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Pre-Sales ExpertiseTechnical DiscoveryB2B Software ExperienceAI Training and EvaluationWritten Communication

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Hard Skills

Grading Criteria DesignTechnical EvaluationProof of Concept SupportIntegration/API ExplanationsTechnical Risk AssessmentSaaS ExperienceCloud InfrastructureCybersecurity KnowledgeData PlatformsDeveloper Tools

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedConsistent JudgmentComfort with Peer Review

Industry Keywords

Solutions EngineerSales EngineerPre-Sales ConsultantTechnical Sales ConsultantEnterprise Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world pre-sales and solutions-engineering deliverables
Evaluate technical discovery plans, tailored product demonstrations, proof-of-concept and technical evaluation plans, security questionnaires and RFP responses, integration/API/architecture explanations, and product-fit and technical-risk assessments
Score AI-generated and human work samples against defined criteria
Provide detailed written justifications for every score
Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so scores are reproducible and defensible
Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly
Work on projects training and enhancing AI systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of relevant experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Pre-Sales Consultant, or Technical Sales Consultant
Deep fluency in pre-sales: leading technical discovery, translating customer requirements into product solutions, delivering tailored demos, handling technical objections, supporting proofs of concept, and evaluating product fit and technical risk
Hands-on experience with technically complex B2B software, including SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, developer tools, or enterprise applications
Exceptionally strong written communication and ability to explain why technical work would or would not land with technical and business stakeholders
Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers
Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus
Independent contractor engagement
Must not be an H1-B or STEM OPT candidate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role
Flexible, self-directed schedule
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
Competitive pay
Collaboration with leading researchers
Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
Referral payments of up to $600 per successful referral
Reasonable accommodations upon request