Top-Tiered Software Engineering Expert

Mercor is hiring experienced Top‑Tiered Senior 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

• 5 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) from top US colleges or universities
• 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: Mid to Late November

Commitment: Part‑time (1525 hours / week with flexibility up to 40 hours / week)

Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($80$160 USD / hr)

Independent contractor

Daily payment via Stripe Connect

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

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco‑based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting‑edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam DAngelo, Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across engineering, research and creative fields have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1