Remote | Software Developers — $100–$200/hour

Job Description

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced Software Developers with strong professional expertise in software development, application design, implementation, debugging, and real-world technical problem-solving.

This role supports a research project for one of the world's top AI companies and focuses on using real-world occupational expertise to design high-quality questions related to the day-to-day work of Software Developers.

Selected professionals will apply their domain knowledge to help shape structured project content grounded in real professional practice, contributing occupation-specific expertise that supports advanced AI training and evaluation work.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Occupational Expertise & Research Input
Use professional experience as a Software Developer to support a research project for a leading AI company
Contribute domain knowledge grounded in real-world full-time work experience
Help ensure project outputs reflect authentic occupational practice and professional standards

Question Design & Content Development
Design questions related to the occupation of Software Developer
Translate day-to-day professional knowledge into structured, high-quality research content
Contribute occupation-specific material that supports AI training and evaluation initiatives

Project Participation & Quality Contribution
Engage consistently in a structured remote project environment
Contribute professional judgment shaped by software development experience
Support high-quality output through reliable participation and strong subject-matter expertise

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:
4+ years of full-time work experience as a Software Developer
Strong professional background in software development, coding, application design, debugging, testing, or related technical work
Ability to contribute real-world occupational insight to structured research work
Strong written communication and analytical thinking skills
Reliable availability for intensive short-term project participation
Current location in the US, UK, or Canada

Preferred qualifications

Experience translating professional knowledge into structured content or research inputs
Strong understanding of software development workflows, engineering problem-solving, and technical implementation processes
Ability to contribute precise, profession-specific material in a consistent and high-quality way

Why This Opportunity

Contribute specialised software development expertise to a high-impact AI research project
Help shape AI systems using authentic occupational knowledge from real professional practice
Participate in a short-term sprint project with meaningful domain contribution
Flexible remote work with competitive compensation based on background and location

Contract Details

Independent contractor role
Fully remote with flexible scheduling
Hourly compensation listed at $100–$200 per hour for U.S.-based applicants
Compensation will vary depending on professional background and geographic location
Candidates must be based in the US, UK, or Canada
The work is fully asynchronous and can be completed around your schedule
This project is a short-term sprint with a high number of work hours expected to be available
A desktop or laptop computer is required for this project
Chromebook users cannot be accepted for this role
Weekly payments are made via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
Candidates will be classified as at-will contractors to Mercor
Mercor can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for the current role
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance
Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time
Start date: Immediate

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform that connects domain experts with frontier AI research projects.

Experts contribute to improving advanced AI systems by providing specialised expertise across real-world workflows, structured evaluation, model training support, and domain-specific professional knowledge.

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