Software Engineer - Fully Remote

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

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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100-$150/hour
Location: Remote

Role 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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Software Engineering at a top firm in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.


• Native or professional fluency in English.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) from a reputable institution.