Software Engineering Team Lead
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 Engineer Type: Freelance Compensation: $50–$150/hour Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Review and refine AI-generated prompts , responses, and code. Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy . Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity. Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language. Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities . 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 Engine