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!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.