Java Software Developer

• *About The Job**
• *Mercor**

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include

• *Benchmark**

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• *General Catalyst**

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• *Peter Thiel**

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• *Adam D'Angelo**

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• *Larry Summers**

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• *Jack Dorsey**

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• *Position:**

Software Engineer

• *Type:**
• *Freelance**
• *Compensation:**
• *$70–$120/hour**
• *Duration:**
• *1–2 months**
• *Commitment:**
• *15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week**
• *Role Responsibilities**
• Craft realistic developer prompts across multiple categories, such as code review, debugging, and error diagnosis.
• Source and adapt content from real PRs to create authentic scenarios.
• Write clear, technically accurate model responses demonstrating strong reasoning and explanation quality.
• Collaborate with AI labs to enhance evaluation datasets for AI reasoning and technical judgment.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
• *Qualifications**
• *Must-Have**
• 2+ 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**
• Advanced degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• *Start Date**
• Immediate
• *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)**
• 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
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*

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