Job Overview
Job TitleEntry-Level Software Engineer
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$166,400
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
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–$80/hour
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role 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 and code inspection.
- Develop high-quality vibe coding data to train models on client-side web development skills, including state management, interactivity, UI correctness, and robustness.
- Collaborate with AI labs to improve AI model performance on real-world client-side web development tasks.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.
Qualifications
- Must-Have:
- 2+ years of experience in frontend/full-stack development or technical content creation.
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or vanilla JS.
- Comfortable writing precise technical specifications and evaluation criteria.
Start Date
ImmediateApplication 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.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineer
- Frontend Development
- Full-Stack Development
- Technical Content Creation
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Vibe Coding
- AI Model Training
- Technical Specifications
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of frontend/full-stack experience or technical content creation, and showcase your JavaScript, TypeScript, or React skills.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Be ready to discuss your background, experience, and interest in this Software Engineer role.
- Understand the process: Review the interview and platform details at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome.
- Submit promptly: Applications are reviewed daily; complete all steps quickly to be considered for this opportunity.
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