Senior Lead 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 contractorDaily payment via Stripe Connect Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resumeAI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the roleFollow-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/welcomeFor 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. ,