Software Engineer
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Software Engineer at Mercor Hires
Mercor Hires is actively seeking experienced Software Engineers for a contract role focused on supporting high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. In this position, you will be instrumental in analyzing model-generated solutions for real-world software engineering tasks derived from open-source repositories.
Your work will involve reviewing code outputs, reconstructing the technical reasoning behind them, and meticulously documenting debugging decisions and problem-solving strategies.
Responsibilities
- Review model-generated code solutions.
- Reconstruct and annotate technical reasoning steps.
- Document debugging logic and decision points.
- Utilize full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) to infer accurate reasoning.
- Ensure technical accuracy and clarity in written annotations.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong debugging experience in real codebases.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with Git workflows and issue tracking.
- Strong written communication skills.
Project Details
- Start: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: 15–25 hours/week (flexible up to 40)
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote
- Engagement Type: Independent contractor
- Payments: Weekly via Stripe or Wise
Mercor Hires considers all qualified applicants and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Debugging
- Code Review
- AI Research
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Git
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at
- Research Mercor Hires' culture: Study their mission, values, and client focus in AI collaborations.
- Tailor your resume for AI research: Highlight experience in debugging, code review, and technical documentation for AI models.
- Showcase debugging expertise: Prepare examples demonstrating strong problem-solving in real-world codebases using Python/JavaScript.
- Master technical communication: Practice articulating complex technical reasoning and debugging processes clearly and concisely.
- Understand contract expectations: Be ready to discuss your availability, independent contractor experience, and remote work proficiency.
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