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Software Engineer | Remote-Only

Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRemotePart Time$70–$120 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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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
Type:
Freelance
Compensation:
$70–$120/hour
Duration:
1–2 months
Commitment:
15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

  • Craft realistic developer prompts across multiple categories, such as code review, debugging, and error diagnosis.
  • Source and adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios.
  • Write clear, technically accurate model responses demonstrating strong reasoning and explanation quality.
  • Collaborate with AI labs to enhance evaluation datasets for AI reasoning and technical judgment.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications
Must-Have

  • 2+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
  • Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.
  • Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in Software Engineering or related field.

Start Date

  • Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
  • Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

*PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*
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