Backend Software Engineer
MercorNetherlands13 days ago
Part-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering
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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: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
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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: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role 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.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Must-Have
- 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).
- 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.
- $80/hour for U.S.-based contributors.
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Classified as an independent contractor.
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Complete a short form to showcase your technical expertise.
- If there’s a good fit, we’ll follow up within a few business days.
- 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: [email protected]
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