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Mercor

Software Engineer - Data Science

North America

July 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM

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Location

  • United States (Remote)

Experience Level

  • 3+ years
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: Software & Data Science Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$75/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Author tasks that test an AI's ability to reason over technical documentation and follow precise instructions.
  • Develop complex, multi-step requests using real-world workspace files such as technical specs and architecture docs.
  • Evaluate AI model outputs against objective evaluation rubrics and ground truth outputs.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure the accuracy and structure of AI-generated outputs.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of experience in Software engineering or Data science & analytics.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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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