Expert Senior SWE

Posted 19 Jul 2025

$150–210/hr

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Work

Remote · Contract

Experience

10+ years

Eligibility

No stated location restriction

Field

Software engineering

Skills

Software EngineeringAI Model TrainingAI Model Evaluation

About this role

Mercor is recruiting expert US/Europe-based senior SWEs for a highly challenging project with a leading foundational model AI lab.

You are a good fit if you:

  • Have 10+ years of experience working at top US tech firms
  • Are passionate about improving model capabilities at complex SWE tasks

About the role

  • You must be able to commit around 20 hours per week for this role
  • This contract is expected to last 2-3 weekss and includes promotion opportunities within the project
  • Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

Vetting process

- 30 minute AI interview

- Asynchronous SWE exercise and project instructions quiz (2h total, paid $100 for completion)

Pay and legal status

  • This role will pay $150-210/h depending on geography and experience-level

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