Software Engineer III
Hackajob
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Job Description
About the Role: Software Engineer III (Train AI Models Part Time!)
Mercor, in collaboration with hackajob, is seeking exceptional tech professionals for a unique research project. As a Software Engineer III, you will leverage your extensive professional experience to design insightful questions related to your occupation, contributing directly to the training of AI models for one of the world’s leading AI companies.
Applicant Requirements
- Have 4+ years full-time work experience in a software engineering occupation.
- Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.
Project Details
- Competitive hourly compensation, adjusted based on professional background and geographic location (U.S. scale provided as a reference).
- Requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
- Estimated project duration is 6 months, with potential for extension.
- Access to a desktop or laptop computer is necessary; Chromebooks are not supported.
Contract and Payment Terms
- This is an independent contractor role.
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
- Project duration and scope are subject to change based on needs and performance.
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from other employers or clients.
- Weekly payments are processed via Stripe or Wise.
- Please note: Mercor is currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates for this project.
About Mercor
Mercor partners with top-tier AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using specialized human expertise. Joining Mercor means you'll work on projects that directly enhance AI systems, collaborate with leading researchers, and significantly influence the next generation of AI in your field, all while being compensated competitively.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- AI Training
- Machine Learning
- Data Annotation
- Prompt Engineering
- Research & Development
- Problem Solving
- Technical Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Work
How to Get Hired at Hackajob
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their partnerships with leading AI labs and commitment to human expertise in training frontier models.
- Highlight AI/ML experience: Customize your resume to showcase any experience with AI, machine learning, data annotation, or research projects.
- Emphasize independent work: Prepare to discuss your ability to manage projects independently and deliver high-quality work on a flexible schedule.
- Showcase critical thinking: Be ready to demonstrate your capacity for designing clear, effective questions and problem-solving within complex technical domains.
- Address remote collaboration: Discuss how you effectively communicate and collaborate in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
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