Software Engineer - AI Systems

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: Software Engineering Professional

Type: Freelance

Compensation: $50–$150/hour

Duration: 1–2 months

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 to meet deadlines while improving AI systems .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ 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.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload 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

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