AI talent platform Mercor is recruiting experienced Level 3 / Tier 3 support engineers for its Network Engineer Talent Network (Data for Autonomous Systems).
In this role, network maintainers review, annotate, and label production network telemetry (logs, Wi-Fi pcaps, event streams) to build training data pipelines for AI-driven autonomous networking systems.
Job Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Role | Network Engineer – Talent Network (Data for Autonomous Systems) |
| Hiring Platform | Mercor |
| Location | Fully Remote (US/Canada work authorization required without sponsorship) |
| Compensation | $50 – $70 / hour (Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise) |
| Job Type | Ongoing Talent Network / Flexible Independent Contractor |
| Schedule | Part-time / Flexible hours |
| Posted Date | September 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling Admissions (Immediate Review) |
About Company
Mercor is an AI-powered talent marketplace that connects domain experts with leading AI labs and enterprise clients to train, benchmark, and fine-tune foundation models. Mercor streamlines the vetting process using AI-driven technical evaluations and automated video interviews.
Job Description
This is a specialized, hands-on data labeling and annotation role that bridges L3 network troubleshooting with machine learning pipelines.
Instead of traditional network design or SRE maintenance, you will analyze real-world telemetry, packet captures, and outage incident logs to build schemas and training data that teach autonomous AI systems how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and reason about complex enterprise network infrastructure.
Requirements & Qualifications
1. Technical & Work Experience
- L3 / Tier 3 Support Expertise:Active experience as a Level 3, Tier 3, or Principal Support Engineer handling final escalations, Root Cause Analysis (RCAs), on-call rotations, and live incident response.
- Enterprise Infrastructure:Hands-on experience with production enterprise networks across switches, access points, and firewalls.
- Enterprise Wi-Fi / Wireless:Proficiency with enterprise WLAN controllers (Cisco WLC, Aruba, Meraki), 802.1X/RADIUS authentication, and wireless troubleshooting.
- Packet-Level Analysis:Deep packet capture experience using tools like Wireshark,
tcpdump, and SPAN captures.
2. Work Authorization & Target Fit
- Work Authorization:Must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada without employer sponsorship.
- Ideal Fit:Network maintainers, escalation engineers, and L3 support experts.(Not designed for network architects, cloud/SREs, SOC security, or IT helpdesk reps).
Telegram Channel:Click Here to Join
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Review Production Telemetry:Analyze real-world data logs, event streams, configurations, and packet captures from deployed networks.
- Label & Classify Network Behavior:Categorize network anomalies, incident patterns, component failures, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Structure Machine Learning Datasets:Assist in defining data schemas and annotation structures that ML models utilize during training.
- Build Autonomous AI Foundations:Help teach AI models to autonomously reason through complex enterprise network troubleshooting scenarios.
WhatsApp Group:Click Here to Join
Why We Recommend This Job
- High Hourly Pay with Flexibility:Earn $50–$70/hr working remotely on a completely flexible schedule alongside your primary commitments.
- Cutting-Edge AI Infrastructure Work: Apply your existing L3 networking experience directly to frontier autonomous AI data engineering.
- Ongoing Talent Network:Once you complete the technical practicum, your profile remains active for immediate placement as new project headcount opens.
Skills You’ll Gain
| Category | Skills & Tools |
| Network Data Science | Telemetry Annotation, Incident Log Labeling, Data Pipeline Structuring. |
| Autonomous Systems | ML Infrastructure Training, Root Cause AI Benchmarking. |
How to Apply?
- Click on the official Mercor application link below.
- Upload your updated resume highlighting your Level 3 support, Wi-Fi controller, and packet analysis experience.
- Complete the Network Engineering Practicum (technical assessment evaluating your network troubleshooting and packet analysis skills).
- Verify your US or Canada work authorization.
- Once vetted, your profile is placed into the talent network for immediate project matching.
Official Application Link:Apply on Mercor