Associate Software Developer

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.
Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy
Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language
Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities
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; Strong proficiency in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++, among other popular languages
Project Timeline

Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
Application & Onboarding Process

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. 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!