Senior 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: Bilingual Software Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $35–$55/hour
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Create high-quality training examples with images, code-related prompts, and ideal responses.
• Write, debug, and explain code using visual inputs like screenshots, error tracebacks, and UI mockups.
• Generate working code from visual specifications such as wireframes and UML diagrams.
• Identify and fix bugs in code screenshots and terminal outputs.
• Write prompts and responses naturally in your native language, not translated from English.
• Produce clean, well-commented code with proper error handling in fenced, language-tagged code blocks.
• Follow style guides, system prompts, and formatting requirements precisely.
• Source appropriate images that meet project quality standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and one of the following: Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, French, Chinese, or Russian.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C, C++, HTML/CSS.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and debugging code.
• Ability to interpret system architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and UI mockups.
• Strong written communication in both languages.
• High attention to detail and ability to catch subtle bugs.
• Ability to work independently with consistent quality.
• Reliable availability and consistent engagement.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume highlighting relevant software engineering and language experience.
• Complete the attached required interview and assessment.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.