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Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research organization seeking exceptional early-career software engineers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This short-term engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of advanced AI systems. Participants will work on high-impact engineering projects requiring strong technical execution, precision, and adaptability. This is a 2-week project-based contract ideal for independent contributors with strong software engineering fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research organization seeking exceptional early-career software engineers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This short-term engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of advanced AI systems. Participants will work on high-impact engineering projects requiring strong technical execution, precision, and adaptability. This is a 2-week project-based contract ideal for independent contributors with strong software engineering fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and annotate code snippets, scripts, and software tasks for accuracy and quality.
- Identify logical errors, inefficiencies, and improvements in code samples.
- Provide structured feedback on programming logic, implementation, and clarity.
- Work independently to meet daily annotation and review goals.
- Maintain consistency and precision when applying labeling guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in more than one major programming language (Python, C , Go, or Java).
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, debugging, and code analysis.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience working on structured software engineering evaluations or benchmarks is a plus.
- Residency in one of the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Fully remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule.
- Expected commitment: 20–30 hours per week.
- Project duration: approximately 2 weeks.
- Short-term, high-intensity contract supporting cutting-edge AI development.
- Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Engagement structured as an independent contractor relationship.
- You must submit an external assessment on Mercor's website
- Submit your resume and/or GitHub portfolio to begin.
- Complete a required technical assessment as part of the selection process.
- Applicants will be notified of next steps within 5–7 business days after submission.