Remote Software Engineer Expert (Contract) - AI QA

Mercor; Auckland; Remote; NZD 245,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor hires a Software Engineer Expert for a remote, contract role to evaluate AI-generated artifacts for software engineering usability and to identify errors in slides, spreadsheets, and documents. You will provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs and apply deep domain expertise to grade results, working independently to meet deadlines.

This remote position requires 5+ years in Software Engineering at top firms and fluency in English, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional Software Engineering experience at a top firm in one of the listed countries.
• Native or professional fluency in English.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated artifacts for usability in a software engineering context.
• Identify factual, aesthetic, and presentation errors in slides, spreadsheets, and documents.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI model outputs.
• Apply deep subject-matter expertise to grade outputs and enhance quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Skills

Software engineering experience

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Mercor hires a Software Engineer Expert for a remote, contract role to evaluate AI-generated artifacts for software engineering usability and to identify errors in slides, spreadsheets, and documents. You will provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs and apply deep domain expertise to grade results, working independently to meet deadlines.

This remote position requires 5+ years in Software Engineering at top firms and fluency in English, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft