Software Engineer I - Junior

**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.* ,