Remote CUDA Kernel Optimizer - ML Engineer - AI Trainer ($120-$250 per hour)Mercor • Murrieta, California, US
Remote CUDA Kernel Optimizer - ML Engineer - AI Trainer ($120-$250 per hour)
Mercor • Murrieta, California, US
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Remote
Job description2) Key Responsibilities Develop, tune, and benchmark CUDA kernels for tensor and operator workloads. - Optimize for occupancy, memory coalescing, instruction-level parallelism, and warp scheduling. - Profile and diagnose performance bottlenecks using Nsight Systems, Nsight Compute, and comparable tools. - Report performance metrics, analyze speedups, and propose architectural improvements. - Collaborate asynchronously with PyTorch Operator Specialists to integrate kernels into production frameworks. - Produce well-documented, reproducible benchmarks and performance write-ups. ### 3) Ideal Qualifications Deep expertise in CUDA programming, GPU architecture, and memory optimization. - Proven ability to achieve quantifiable performance improvements across hardware generations. - Proficiency with mixed precision, Tensor Core usage, and low-level numerical stability considerations. - Familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Triton (not required but beneficial). - Strong communication skills and independent problem-solving ability. - Demonstrated open-source, research, or performance benchmarking contributions. ### 4) More About the Opportunity Ideal for independent contractors who thrive in performance-critical, systems-level work. - Engagements focus on measurable, high-impact kernel optimizations and scalability studies. - Work is fully remote and asynchronous; deliverables are outcome-driven. - Access to shared benchmarking infrastructure and reproducibility tooling via Mercor support resources. ### 5) Compensation & Contract Terms Typical range : $120–$250 / hour , depending on scope, specialization, and results achieved. Payments will be based on accepted task output over flat hourly. - Structured as a contract-based engagement , not an employment relationship. - Compensation tied to measurable deliverables or agreed milestones. - Confidentiality, IP, and NDA terms as defined per engagement. ### 6) Application Process Submit a brief overview of prior CUDA optimization experience, profiling results, or performance reports. - Include links to relevant GitHub repos, papers, or benchmarks if available. - Indicate your hourly rate, time availability, and preferred engagement length. - Selected experts may complete a small, paid pilot kernel optimization project ### 7) About Mercor Mercor connects domain experts with top AI research and technology organizations through project-based contracts. - Contractors operate independently, with full flexibility over methods, timelines, and tools. - Our mission is to help top engineers and researchers access frontier technical work without rigid employment structures.
###
- 1) Role Overview
Mercor is engaging advanced CUDA experts who specialize in GPU kernel optimization, performance profiling, and numerical efficiency. These professionals possess a deep mental model of how modern GPU architectures execute deep learning workloads. They are comfortable translating algorithmic concepts into finely tuned kernels that maximize throughput while maintaining correctness and reproducibility, ###
Create a job alert for this search
Ml Engineer • Murrieta, California, US
Related jobs
OS Engineer - $150k - Remote - Consumer Start Up.James Chase Solutions is currently looking for an experienced iOS Engineer for my fantastic client based in San Francisco.You will expand the engine...Show more
Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies.
We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet...Show more Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies.
We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet...Show more 
We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up...Show more
This highly visible leadership role combines strategic technology direction, hands-on technical leadership, and strong customer engagement to influence product strategy and accelerate company growt...Show more
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring.Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted ...Show more
We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up...Show more
Medical Experts - AI Training Role.Our client is a leading force in advancing safer, smarter AI technology.Their work has been featured in.
They have built a global community of expert contributors ...Show more
Flexible schedule • • • We will work with your schedule.Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get.Le...Show more
Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly ...Show more
The SES business unit at Leidos designs and manufactures highly complex security equipment for use at border crossings, airports, seaports, and other transportation mechanisms.Our products include ...Show more
We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
This is a casual (per-dem) position with 8-hour shifts every other Saturday from 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM.In addition, the role requires a minimum of four shifts per month, including at least one weekend...Show more We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up...Show more 
Join us at our GI Endoscopy Center in beautiful Oceanside, CA as a Full Time W2 CRNA! .Full Time M-F 7am-430pm (can vary).
Gorgeous location in Oceanside, CA located only 10 minutes from the be...Show more
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employ...Show more
Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement ...Show more
Join us at our GI Endoscopy Center in beautiful Oceanside, CA as a Full Time W2 CRNA!.Full Time M-F 7am-430pm (can vary).
Gorgeous location in Oceanside, CA located only 10 minutes from the beach.Fa...Show more
iOS Engineer - $150k - Remote - Consumer Start Up (San Bernardino)
James Chase • San Bernardino, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
Work From Home Product Tester – $25-$45 / hr – No Experience Needed
OCPA • Bonsall, California, us
Remote
Part-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote Product Tester – $45 / hr + Free Products – Start Now!
OCPA • Fallbrook, California, us
Remote
Part-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Flexible Remote Survey Contributor (Hiring Immediately)
Earn Haus • Camp Pendleton South, California, US
Remote
Full-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Chief Engineer (Vista)
Insight Global • Vista, CA, US
Part-time
Last updated: 16 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Head of PT Data Acceleration
Roche • Oceanside, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 25 days ago • Promoted
Remote Consumer Research Contributor (Hiring Immediately)
Earn Haus • Oceanside, California, US
Remote
Full-time +2
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Medical Experts
Quality Talent Group • Menifee, California, United States
Full-time
Quick Apply
Last updated: 8 days ago
Mammography Tech Per Diem, PRN
UnitedHealth Group • Vista, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote STEM PHDs - Biology (Riverside)
Turing • Riverside, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 16 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Software Engineer C#
Leidos Inc • Vista, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote Financial Advising Specialist - AI Model Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)
Data Annotation • Lake Elsinore, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time +1
Last updated: 5 hours ago • Promoted • New!
CT Tech - Per Diem - Oceanside
Scripps Health • Oceanside, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Earn up to $25 per survey Online Survey Taker (Hiring Immediately)
Earn Haus • Oceanside, California, US
Full-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
CRNA GI Cases Only- W2 Full Time- Oceanside, CA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Oceanside, CA, US
Full-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Tri-City Healthcare District • Oceanside, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Software Engineer
MagnaFlow • Oceanside, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
CRNA GI Cases Only- W2 Full Time- Oceanside, CA
Saint Vincent Hospital • Oceanside, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted