Software Engineering Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor and the Software Engineering Specialist Role
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.
We are seeking a Software Engineering Specialist to join our freelance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI development.
Position Details
- Type: Freelance
- Compensation: $50–$150/hour
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/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
- 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 takes approximately 20-30 minutes 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: 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 review
- Algorithm validation
- Software testing
- Technical writing
- Python programming
- JavaScript development
- Java development
- C++ programming
- Asynchronous work
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research and their notable investors.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in AI prompt refinement, code validation, and technical writing for Mercor.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice explaining your background concisely and demonstrating interest in AI development.
- Showcase technical proficiency: Emphasize expertise in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++ for Mercor's technical evaluations.
- Demonstrate independent work: Provide examples of successful asynchronous project delivery and meeting deadlines.
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