[Contract] Senior Software Engineer/Coding Expert

[Contract] Senior Software Engineer/Coding Expert

Mercor

Remote

Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research team to advance DeepResearch-2-App pipelines that simulate real-world code generation tasks. We’re seeking senior-level software engineers to serve as independent evaluators and supervisors in this process. You’ll help assess and refine AI-generated code across a wide range of domain-specific scenarios, with a focus on feasibility, functionality, and test coverage. This is a part-time, project-based contract ideal for highly experienced engineers looking to contribute to cutting-edge AI evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review domain-generated prompts and assess their feasibility from a coding perspective;
• Supervise model outputs and validate Docker file execution;
• Design and implement 40–60 unit tests per evaluation set;
• Review peer-generated unit tests for completeness and robustness;
• Execute unit tests and confirm code performance and reliability.

Ideal Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience;
• Deep specialization in backend or full-stack development, with testing and evaluation experience;
• Strong ability to assess technical feasibility and debug complex systems;
• Experience with Docker and automated testing frameworks;
• Detail-oriented mindset and ability to provide structured technical feedback.

More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule;
• Estimated workload: ~20 hours per week;
• Project-based contract, with ongoing need for evaluations.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• $120/hour for all services rendered;
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect;
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor;
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule;
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance;
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution;
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered;
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.