[Contract] Software Engineering Expert

[Contract] Software Engineering Expert

Mercor

Remote

Mercor is hiring experienced 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

• 2+ 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);
• 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: Immediate;
• Duration: 1–2 months;
• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week).

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.