Software Engineer - Fully Remote

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer Expert for a contract remote role. You will evaluate AI-generated artifacts, identify issues in slides, spreadsheets, and documents, and provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI model outputs.

The position requires 5+ years in software engineering and English proficiency, with independent, asynchronous work to meet deadlines and enhance model performance. The role offers hourly compensation of $100–$150 and requires experience at a top firm across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience at a top firm in the US/UK/Canada/Australia/NZ.
• 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

5+ years exp

English fluency

Independent work

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.