Open Source Applied Engineer Talent Network | $100-$150/hr Remote
Overview
Mercor is building a network of top-tier open-source engineers to design evaluation frameworks for AI coding systems. In this part-time remote role, you'll create assessments, analyze real-world behavior, and collaborate with researchers across multiple languages. You'll work with Python, Java, C, JavaScript, and TypeScript while contributing to projects with global impact.
What You'll Do4
- 1Design and build evaluation suites for coding tasks spanning JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C.
- 2Write test cases that measure how well systems perform across a variety of engineering scenarios.
- 3Investigate how systems behave on real user workflows to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- 4Summarize and share evaluation findings with the research team to drive iterative development.
Requirements4
- 1A strong GitHub profile with consistent, high-quality contributions to notable open-source projects over the past year.
- 2Expert-level proficiency in at least one of: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- 3Solid understanding of software architecture, performance optimization, and scalable code design.
- 4Comfort with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source governance workflows.
Who Should Apply
You're a self-directed engineer who enjoys the nuance of evaluating code quality. You thrive in async, distributed teams and can speak to your open-source track record with confidence. If you can independently spot improvement areas and execute on them, this talent network is a fit.
Salary Insight
Compensation ranges from $100 to $150 per hour, depending on experience and scope.
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