What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Junior / Senior) position at Mercor?
1. Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research group to enhance the performance and reliability of code generation and reasoning models. We’re seeking experienced software engineers with a strong foundation in backend systems, documentation standards, and real-world programming constraints. This project centers on evaluating and improving AI-generated technical content — including API guides, code snippets, and documentation. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity ideal for engineers who value clarity, correctness, and practical problem-solving.
2. Key Responsibilities
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research group to enhance the performance and reliability of code generation and reasoning models. We’re seeking experienced software engineers with a strong foundation in backend systems, documentation standards, and real-world programming constraints. This project centers on evaluating and improving AI-generated technical content — including API guides, code snippets, and documentation. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity ideal for engineers who value clarity, correctness, and practical problem-solving.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate AI-generated API documentation, guides, and design notes
- Identify edge cases, implementation gaps, and inaccuracies in technical outputs
- Suggest or write improved code snippets and documentation content
- Assess model responses for correctness, clarity, and utility in real-world development
- Provide structured feedback on input validation and error handling logic
- 2 years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on backend or systems work
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
- Prior experience writing or maintaining technical documentation or API guides
- Strong understanding of input validation, defensive programming, and software design patterns
- Excellent written communication and analytical skills
- Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
- Expected commitment: :10–20 hours/week
- Short-term contract engagement, with potential for follow-on work
- Tools and templates provided for structured contributions
- $80/hour
- U.S.-based
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
- You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
- Submit your resume to get started
- You’ll then complete a short form to showcase your technical expertise
- If there’s a good fit, we’ll follow up within a few business days
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
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