Senior Software Engineer | $120/hr

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• Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research team to advance DeepResearch-2-App pipelines that simulate real-world code generation tasks. We’re seeking senior-level software engineers to serve as independent evaluators and supervisors in this process. You’ll help assess and refine AI-generated code across a wide range of domain-specific scenarios, with a focus on feasibility, functionality, and test coverage. This is a part-time, project-based contract ideal for highly experienced engineers looking to contribute to cutting-edge AI evaluation.

• Key Responsibilities• Review domain-generated prompts and assess their feasibility from a coding perspective• Supervise model outputs and validate Docker file execution• Design and implement 40–60 unit tests per evaluation set• Review peer-generated unit tests for completeness and robustness• Execute unit tests and confirm code performance and reliability
• Ideal Qualifications• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience• Deep specialization in backend or full-stack development, with testing and evaluation experience• Strong ability to assess technical feasibility and debug complex systems• Experience with Docker and automated testing frameworks• Detail-oriented mindset and ability to provide structured technical feedback
• More About the Opportunity• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule• Estimated workload: ~20 hours per week• Project-based contract, with ongoing need for evaluations
• Compensation & Contract Terms• $120/hour for all services rendered• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
• Application Process• Submit your resume to get started• Complete a brief form to detail your technical expertise• If selected, you’ll receive onboarding materials and sample tasks

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