Mercor
Music Transcriber - MIDI Specialist
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Music Transcriber - MIDI Specialist
About the Position
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Senior Music Transcriber — MIDI & Notation (Generative Music)
Role Type & Compensation
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $55–$110/hour
- Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Transcribe full mixes or provided stems into accurate multi-track MIDI
- Capture:
- Pitch
- Onset
- Duration
- Speed (velocity)
- Harmony/key
- Modulations
- Polyphony
- Follow a consistent MIDI spec, including:
- Quantization
- Tempo mapping
- Drum mapping
- Pitch bends
- Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet deadlines
- Ensure high-quality symbolic ground truth—one instrument per track, aligned to the audio
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Qualifications
Must-Have
- Professional experience in transcription/notation (session work, arranging, engraving, or equivalent)
- Fluency in a DAW or notation tool (e.g., Logic, Cubase, Reaper, Pro Tools, Sibelius, MuseScore)
- Ability to transcribe polyphonic, multi-instrument material accurately by ear
- Strong music theory knowledge (harmony, voice leading) and rhythmic precision
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Compensation & Legal
- Remote position with flexible hours
- Sample transcription required for calibration before staffing
- Background check and confidentiality agreement required
Application Process (20–30 mins)
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For further details (interview process/platform), visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For support, contact: support@mercor.com
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