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Software Engineer (Front-end)

Posted: 11 hours ago

Mercor is hiring experienced Software Engineers to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will contribute to building training datasets that improve AI model performance on real-world client-side web development tasks.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your frontend engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

About the Project

You'll create high-quality vibe coding data to train models on client-side web development skills—including state management, interactivity, UI correctness, and robustness. This could be in the format of games, web applications, visualizations, simulations, and more.

Key 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 + code inspection

Ideal Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in frontend/full-stack development or technical content creation

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor's minimum; advanced degree preferred)

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or vanilla JS

  • Comfortable writing precise technical specifications and evaluation criteria

Project Timeline

  • Start Date: Immediate

  • Duration: 1-2 months

  • Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

Application & Onboarding Process

  1. Upload your resume

  2. AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role

  3. Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

Apply today and leverage your frontend engineering expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.

  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.

  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.

  • Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.

  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.

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