Exceptional SWE Annotator

Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research organization seeking exceptional early-career software engineers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This short-term engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of advanced AI systems. Participants will work on high-impact engineering projects requiring strong technical execution, precision, and adaptability. This is a 2-week project-based contract ideal for independent contributors with strong software engineering fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and annotate code snippets, scripts, and software tasks for accuracy and quality.

• Identify logical errors, inefficiencies, and improvements in code samples.

• Provide structured feedback on programming logic, implementation, and clarity.

• Work independently to meet daily annotation and review goals.

• Maintain consistency and precision when applying labeling guidelines.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proficiency in more than one major programming language (Python, C++, Go, or Java).

• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, debugging, and code analysis.

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Prior experience working on structured software engineering evaluations or benchmarks is a plus.

• Residency in one of the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: 20–30 hours per week.

• Project duration: approximately 2 weeks.

• Short-term, high-intensity contract supporting cutting-edge AI development.

Application Process

• Submit your resume and/or GitHub portfolio to begin.

• Complete a required technical assessment as part of the selection process.

• Applicants will be notified of next steps within 5–7 business days after submission.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.