Sr. Java Software Engineer

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 25-35 GBP / Hour

Website Mercor

Base pay range

$80.00/hr – $160.00/hr
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 Details

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Type: Independent contractor

Compensation: $80–$160/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to improve AI systems.
Qualifications

Must‑Have
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
• Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.
• Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail.

Preferred
• Degree from top U.S. colleges or universities.
Start Date
• Mid to Late November
Compensation & Legal
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Application Process
• Upload 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
Resources & Support
• 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: support@mercor.com

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