Software Engineer I
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Job at 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 Software Engineer I position is a freelance opportunity with competitive compensation and flexible hours, ideal for individuals seeking to contribute to cutting-edge AI model performance.
Role Responsibilities for a Software Engineer I
- 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.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving 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.
Application Process
The application process for this Software Engineer I role takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete:
- Upload your resume.
- Participate in a short, 15-minute conversational AI interview to discuss your background, experience, and interest.
- Expect follow-up communication within a few days regarding next steps and onboarding details.
Our team reviews applications daily. Please ensure you complete your AI interview and all application steps to be considered.
Resources & Support
For detailed information about the interview process and platform, please visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- AI content review
- Code validation
- Technical feedback
- Algorithm validation
- Prompt engineering
- Debugging
- Testing
- Python
- JavaScript
- Java
- C++
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their focus on connecting elite talent with AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in AI content, code validation, and proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Be ready to discuss your software engineering background, technical research, and debugging experience.
- Showcase technical writing skills: Emphasize attention to detail and ability to provide clear, structured feedback on AI solutions.
- Demonstrate asynchronous work ethic: Prepare examples of successfully managing independent projects and meeting deadlines remotely.
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