Software Engineer - AI Trainer

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: Technical Expert - Software Engineering
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90–$120/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated code for correctness, efficiency, readability, security, and maintainability.
• Create high-quality programming prompts to test AI models on coding tasks.
• Evaluate model outputs in areas like algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
• Provide expert feedback on software architecture, databases, and APIs.
• Assess and improve cloud infrastructure and full-stack development capabilities.
• Work independently and asynchronously to enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong software engineering experience.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate code for correctness, efficiency, readability, security, and maintainability.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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.