Excel Experts – Spreadsheet Manipulation for AI Agent Training

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking experienced Excel experts to contribute to a short-term AI training project with a leading AI research lab. This initiative involves creating and validating high-quality spreadsheet data that simulates real-world Excel usage. Experts will translate natural language prompts into spreadsheet actions using Excel’s native functionality, generate detailed changelogs, and support data creation for training intelligent Excel agents. This is a remote opportunity ideal for Excel power users with a strong grasp of advanced features and structured workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret prompts and perform spreadsheet manipulations using native Excel tools

Generate step-by-step changelogs describing all modifications

Use Excel’s “Record Actions” functionality to auto-generate Office.js scripts

Ideal Qualifications

Deep familiarity with Excel’s advanced features, including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data validation

2–6 years of hands-on Excel experience in analytical, financial, or technical domains

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Ability to follow structured workflows and accurately replicate complex instructions

Experience using Excel’s Automate tab and recording macros is a plus

More About the Opportunity

Expected commitment: ~10–25 hours/week

Project duration: ~1 month

Opportunity to work alongside coding experts and AI researchers

Compensation & Contract Terms

$80/hour for qualified experts
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.
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.