Software Engineer I - Junior

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: $70–$80/hour Location: Remote Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Write realistic, self-contained prompts for client-side web apps, games, tools, and simulations. Create precise, binary rubrics tagged by verification type. Ensure all rubric items are pass/fail and verifiable from screenshot and code inspection. Develop high-quality vibe coding data to train models on client-side web development skills, including state management, interactivity, UI correctness, and robustness. Collaborate with AI labs to improve AI model performance on real-world client-side web development tasks. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance. Qualifications Must-Have 2+ years of experience in frontend/full-stack development or technical content creation. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong proficiency in JavaScript , TypeScript , React , or vanilla JS. Comfortable writing precise technical specifications and evaluation criteria. 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.