π Software Engineers: Want to Help Shape the Next Generation of AI?
Mercor is hiring experienced Software Engineering professionals to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs.
This is a paid, fully remote, flexible freelance opportunity where your engineering skills directly contribute to improving frontier AI systemsβnot shipping tickets or fixing legacy code.
What youβll be working on:
β’ Reviewing and refining AI-generated code, prompts, and responses
β’ Validating algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy
β’ Debugging, testing, and benchmarking model outputs
β’ Providing structured feedback on quality, clarity, and correctness
β’ Tagging and organizing content by topic, difficulty, or language
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy thinking critically about code, system behavior, and edge casesβnot just writing it.
Youβre a strong fit if you have:
βοΈ 2+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or technical education
βοΈ A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (BS minimum)
βοΈ Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, or similar languages
βοΈ Experience debugging, testing, and validating code
βοΈ Comfort with technical writing and high attention to detail
Project details:
β’ Start: Immediate
β’ Duration: 1β2 months (with potential extensions)
β’ Commitment: Part-time (15β25 hrs/week), flexible up to 40 hrs
β’ Interview: Short 15-minute AI-based conversation
β’ Pay: Weekly via Stripe or Wise
β’ Work: Fully remote, independent contractor
β’ Note: No H1-B or STEM OPT support at this time
If youβre interested in applying your engineering skills beyond traditional product work and collaboratingβindirectlyβwith some of the best AI researchers in the world, this is a rare opportunity.
π Apply here (referral link):
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