Backend Engineer for AI Docs & Code Review (Remote)

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer / Backend Developer to support an AI research initiative in San Francisco, CA. You will review and improve AI-generated documentation, identify issues in technical outputs, and write better code snippets. This position offers flexible remote work and a commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per week.

The role requires expertise in backend systems, strong programming skills, and experience with technical documentation. Compensation is set at $80 per hour, classified under a short-term contract.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on backend or systems work.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language.
• Experience writing or maintaining technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated API documentation.
• Identify edge cases and inaccuracies in technical outputs.
• Suggest or write improved code snippets.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

Documentation standards

Programming languages (Python, Go, Java)

Analytical skills

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer / Backend Developer to support an AI research initiative in San Francisco, CA. You will review and improve AI-generated documentation, identify issues in technical outputs, and write better code snippets. This position offers flexible remote work and a commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per week.

The role requires expertise in backend systems, strong programming skills, and experience with technical documentation. Compensation is set at $80 per hour, classified under a short-term contract.