Software Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by 1771458678
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Mercor Hires is looking for experienced Software Engineers to engage in high-impact research collaborations with AI labs. The role involves analyzing model-generated solutions for software engineering tasks, reviewing code outputs, and documenting technical reasoning and debugging strategies. This is a contract position that offers flexible hours and is fully remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review model-generated code solutions
- Reconstruct and annotate technical reasoning steps
- Document debugging logic and decision points
- Use full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) to infer accurate reasoning
- Ensure technical accuracy and clarity in written annotations
Key Skills:
- 2+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong debugging experience in real codebases
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages
- Familiarity with Git workflows and issue tracking
- Strong written communication skills
Salary (Rate): £104.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Mercor Hires is seeking experienced Software Engineers to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. In this contract role, you will analyze model-generated solutions on real-world software engineering tasks derived from open-source repositories. You’ll review code outputs, reconstruct technical reasoning, and document debugging decisions and problem-solving strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Review model-generated code solutions
- Reconstruct and annotate technical reasoning steps
- Document debugging logic and decision points
- Use full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) to infer accurate reasoning
- Ensure technical accuracy and clarity in written annotations
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong debugging experience in real codebases
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages
- Familiarity with Git workflows and issue tracking
- Strong written communication skill
Project Details:
- Start: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: 15–25 hours/week (flexible up to 40)
- Fully remote
- Independent contractor engagement
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
We consider all qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.