Senior Software Engineer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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.
This is a freelance opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer.
Role Responsibilities
- Craft realistic developer prompts across multiple categories such as code review, debugging, and error diagnosis.
- Source and adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios.
- Write clear, technically accurate model responses that demonstrate strong reasoning and explanation quality.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve evaluation datasets for AI reasoning and technical judgment.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing 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.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in a related field.
Application Process
The application process takes 20-30 minutes to complete:
- Upload your resume.
- Complete a short, 15-minute conversational AI interview to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role.
- Expect 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 Engineering
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Research Collaboration
- Technical Writing
- Code Review
- Debugging
- Error Diagnosis
- Python
- JavaScript
- Java
- C++
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in prompt engineering, technical writing, and AI model evaluation.
- Showcase technical depth: Emphasize proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++ with debugging examples.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your background, technical skills, and interest in AI.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Ensure your application and responses reflect high technical accuracy and clarity.
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