Sr. Java Software Engineer

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: Senior Software Engineer

Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $80–$160/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week

Role 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to improve AI systems.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ 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

• Degree from Top US Colleges or Universities.

Start Date

Mid to Late November

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor
Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
3. 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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
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.