Software Engineering Specialist
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.
Position Details: Software Engineering Specialist
This is a freelance opportunity with a compensation range of $50–$150 per hour. The duration of projects typically spans 1–2 months, requiring a commitment of 15–25 hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours per week.
Role 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.
- 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.
Start Date: Immediate
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Upload your resume.
- Complete 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.
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
- AI Prompt Engineering
- Code Validation
- Algorithm Testing
- Software Engineering
- Technical Writing
- Python
- JavaScript
- Java
- C++
- Asynchronous Work
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in software engineering, technical writing, and AI-related projects, using keywords from the Software Engineering Specialist job description.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your technical background, problem-solving skills, and experience with prompt refinement and code validation for the Mercor AI interview.
- Showcase technical prowess: Be ready to discuss your proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++, and provide examples of debugging, testing, and validating code.
- Emphasize async work skills: Highlight your ability to work independently, manage deadlines asynchronously, and provide clear, structured technical feedback.
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