Software Developer
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 that demonstrate strong reasoning and explanation quality.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
- 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.
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.
Recommended Jobs
Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering - Moloco Commerce Media
About Moloco: Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name—short for "machine learning company"—reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the ad…
Senior Software Engineer Frontend (Geospatial & Computer Vision)
Company Overview ThreeV Technologies, Inc. is an early-stage venture backed startup. We’re developing a Multi-Sensory Asset Intelligence Platform (MSAIP) to revolutionize asset heavy industries like…
Maleza Host
: About Us TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel…
Accountant
ACCOUNTANT Join Our Growing Cannabis Brand STARTING SALARY: $65,000 - $80,000 LOCATION: Sacramento, CA JOB TYPE: Full-time ABOUT US: We are a leading cannabis brand committed to quality…
Pharmaceutical Sales - Oncology
We are a diverse and fast growing pharmaceutical company that is committed to focusing on patient health while delivering consistently high performance. Our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep team provides th…
Audio Software Engineer Intern Fullstack
Work on spatial audio rendering technologies. Develop and maintain software tools. Assist in prototyping audio systems such as TV, soundbars, smart speakers etc. Review system architectures and system…
Data Analyst, Production Finance Operations & Innovation
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dr…
Senior Full Stack AI Engineer Job ID 2025-9880
Description Senior Fullstack Engineer Agentic Infrastructure About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and…
Sales Associate - Part-Time
Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with o…
Academic Instructor
Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in ex…