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Software Engineering Specialist – Work from Home

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ID: #1806
Posted: 2026-03-21
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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, 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 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.

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