Software Engineering Expert

Mercor is hiring experienced Software Engineering professionals to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated prompts, responses, and code

• Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy

• Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity

• Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language

• Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities

Ideal Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred)

• Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++, among other popular languages

• Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code

• Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate

• Duration: 1–2 months

• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume

• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role

• Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!

Compensation

• Pay: $50 – $150/hour
• Type: Hourly contract
• Location: Remote