Sr. QA Engineer | $85/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: AI Coding Assistant Evaluator

Type: Contract

Compensation: $40–$85/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible, task‑based

Role Responsibilities

• Review long‑form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants.
• Analyze the AI's logic, execution, and stated actions in detail.
• Score each transcript using a 10‑point rubric across multiple criteria.
• Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue.
• Detect mismatches between claims and actions, such as saying "I'll run tests" but not doing so.
• Work independently and asynchronously to complete tasks on your own schedule.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight.
• QA Engineers with strong verification and consistency‑checking habits.
• Technical Writers or Documentation Specialists skilled at comparing instructions vs. implementation.

Preferred

• Backend or Full‑Stack Developers comfortable with function calls, APIs, and test workflows.
• DevOps or SRE professionals familiar with tool orchestration and system behavior analysis.
• Proficiency in Python is helpful.
• Familiarity with other languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Bash is a plus.
• Comfort with Git workflows, testing frameworks, and debugging tools is valuable.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent service providers classification.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume to begin.
• If selected, you’ll receive rubric documentation and access to the evaluation platform.
• Most applicants hear back within a few business days.

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