Remote Senior Software Engineer / Coding Expert - AI Trainer ($120-$120 per hour)

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.

• 2\. 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
• 3\. 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
• 4\. 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
• 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms
• $120 / hour for all services rendered
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
• 6\. 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