Software Engineer - Fully Remote | Up To $150/Hr

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

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer Expert for a contract role. You will evaluate AI-generated artifacts for usability in software contexts and provide feedback to improve AI model outputs.

Requirements include 5+ years in software engineering at top firms, fluency in English, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. This remote position welcomes applicants from several regions including New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience at a top firm.
• Native or professional fluency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

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.

Skills

5+ years software engineering

English fluency

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Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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.

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: [e-mail]