Jobs, fresher vacancy - Top-Tiered Software Engineering Expert • UK

Company: Mercor

UK

Mercor is hiring experienced Top-Tiered Senior Software Engineering professionals to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Review and refine AI-generated prompts, responses, and code Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities Ideal Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred) in Top US Colleges or Universities. Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++, among other popular languages Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail Project Timeline Start Date: Mid to Late November Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week) Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours Compensation & Contract Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($80–$160 USD/hr) Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Application & Onboarding Process Upload your resume AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across engineering, research, and creative fields have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI. Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!