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)
Application & Onboarding Process
- Upload your 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
Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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.
