Software Engineer @ Mercor

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! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor M

ercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 🔄 Reviewing and refining prompts
• ✔️ Validating algorithms
• 📝 Providing feedback

Key Strengths

• 💻 Software engineering experience
• 🖥️ Programming languages proficiency
• ✍️ Technical writing skills
• 🔍 Debugging and testing
• ✅ Algorithm validation
• 📂 Content organization

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.