**Mercor is hiring experienced Software Engineering professionals** to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.
**Key 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
**Ideal Qualifications**
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred)
- Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++, among other popular languages
- Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code
- Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail
**Project Timeline**
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
**Application & Onboarding Process**
- Upload your 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
**Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!**
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