[Contract] Software Engineer (Front-end)

[Contract] Software Engineer (Front-end)

Mercor

Remote

Mercor is hiring experienced Software Engineers to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will contribute to building training datasets that improve AI model performance on real-world client-side web development tasks.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your frontend engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

About the Project

You'll create high-quality vibe coding data to train models on client-side web development skills—including state management, interactivity, UI correctness, and robustness. This could be in the format of games, web applications, visualizations, simulations, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Write realistic, self-contained prompts for client-side web apps, games, tools, and simulations;
• Create precise, binary rubrics tagged by verification type;
• Ensure all rubric items are pass/fail and verifiable from screenshot + code inspection.

Ideal Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in frontend/full-stack development or technical content creation;
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor's minimum; advanced degree preferred);
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or vanilla JS;
• Comfortable writing precise technical specifications and evaluation criteria.

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.