Senior Software Development Engineer $120/hr
About the job
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 .
Position: Software Engineer
Type: Freelance
Compensation: $70–$120/hour
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Craft realistic developer prompts across multiple categories, such as code review, debugging, and error diagnosis.
- Source and adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios.
- Write clear, technically accurate model responses demonstrating strong reasoning and explanation quality.
- Collaborate with AI labs to enhance evaluation datasets for AI reasoning and technical judgment.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in languages like Python , JavaScript , Java , or C++ .
- Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.
- Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Software Engineering or related field.
Start Date
- Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload 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
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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