Sr. Software Engineer

About the job 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: Software Engineer Type: Freelance Compensation: $50–$150/hour Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: 15–25 hours/week Role Responsibilities Review and refine AI-generated prompts , responses, and code to enhance system performance. Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy and reliability. Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity to improve AI systems . Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language to support data management. Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities and performance metrics. 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 (Takes 20–30 mins 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: 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.