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Mercor • United States
Role & seniority: Software Engineer (Freelance/contract)
Stack/tools: Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++; debugging, testing, code validation; technical writing; collaboration with AI labs; experience synthesizing content from real PRs and crafting developer prompts
Craft realistic developer prompts across code review, debugging, and error diagnosis
Source/adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios
Write clear, technically accurate model responses demonstrating reasoning and explanation; collaborate on evaluation datasets
2+ years in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++
Experience debugging, testing, validating code; strong technical writing and attention to detail
Nice-to-haves: (not specified in provided text)
Location: not specified
Work type: Freelance/contract; 1–2 months duration; 15–25 hours/week (flexible up to 40); immediate start
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 Engineer
Type: Freelance
Compensation: $70–$120/hour
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Craft realistic developer prompts across categories like code review, debugging, and error diagnosis. Source and adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios. Write clear, technically accurate model responses demonstrating strong reasoning and explanation quality. Collaborate with AI labs to build evaluation datasets assessing AI reasoning and technical judgment. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.
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
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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