If you’ve been watching the AI training job market, you’ve probably felt it too. Something big is happening. And honestly, the numbers don’t lie.
Benture just hit record traffic, with more people than ever finding real, remote work. We’re talking 117,868 unique views and counting, with job seekers from 185 active positions finding opportunities that actually pay.
But here’s what matters most: over 30 people have landed jobs through Mercor alone in the past few months. That’s 30 people who went from scrolling job boards to getting paid for work they can do from anywhere.
The Numbers That Actually Matter
We made our stats public because transparency matters. Here’s what we’re seeing:
- 185 active jobs right now
- 37,352 unique views in the last 30 days
- 93 median views per active job (that’s real eyeballs on real opportunities)
- Top countries: US (26%), India (17%), Nigeria (9%)
Our most visited job has been Creative Writers and Generalists with 841 views. We reposted it on RemoteOK, and people responded because good remote work is still hard to find, and when you find it, you jump on it.
Check out our live stats anytime: benture.io/stats
What’s Actually Hiring Right Now
Mercor continues to dominate the opportunities. They’re actively hiring across multiple specialties. Here’s what just went live:
🎓 PhD Roles Hiring Now
Have a STEM PhD but not a perfect match? Apply anyway! Mercor’s AI interview is quick, and relevant research or teaching experience often transfers well.
Customer Support Experts (All $110/hr)
These roles focus on specific industries where your experience really matters:
- Banking Customer Support Expert: Experience with disputes, fraud cases, and compliance is valuable here.
- Insurance Support Expert: Claims, policies, escalations. Your background in insurance support could be exactly what they need.
- Manufacturing Support Expert: Hardware defects, warranty claims, technical troubleshooting experience wanted.
- Consumer Goods Support: Returns, refunds, product inquiries. The experience you’ve gained in retail support applies here.
- Critical Infrastructure Support: Utilities, emergency services, public health. They need people who understand these critical systems.
- Operations Expert: IT support, HR case management, enterprise tools experience is helpful.
These are all remote positions at $110/hour, and they’re specifically looking for people with relevant experience in these areas.
Software Engineering
Language & Cultural Specialists
Why This Moment Matters
Mercor continues to lead because they’re partnering directly with leading AI labs, paying through Stripe Connect (so you get paid fast), and they’re hiring specialists with relevant experience.
They want people who have done similar work before. They are quite hungry for expert people in these specific areas.
The pay reflects the value they place on relevant experience. $110/hour shows they’re serious about finding the right people.
How to Actually Get One
The application process is straightforward. Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile, do a short video interview to show your experience. That’s it.
What they’re looking for is relevant experience. If you’re applying for the banking role, they want to hear about your experience with customer issues, how you’ve handled disputes, or your understanding of banking processes.
Don’t overthink it. If you have experience in the field, apply. If you don’t have direct experience but have transferable skills, consider how your background might apply.
We have noticed that, the ones that keeps applying (and is actually completes their job application) to jobs on Mercor eventually lands on a job. There are lots and lots of incomplete job applications. “Oh they want an interview, I might do it later” do it now, or it might be too late. It’s an AI interview anyway.
What This Means for You
Real opportunities are still out there. They’re just harder to find, and they look for specific experience when you find them.
If you have experience in any specific field, this could be your opportunity. Companies like Mercor are paying well for relevant expertise, and they’re hiring globally.
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We hope this helps you find something that fits. Remote work can be challenging to find, but seeing 30+ people land jobs recently gives us hope that good opportunities are still happening. If any of these roles match your background, it might be worth taking a look.
Take care, and good luck with your search.