AI Software Engineer - Task Curator

Mercor
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Software Engineering Expert, you will design realistic software engineering challenges to push the limits of AI coding agents, build reference solutions in Python, and analyze AI agents' task attempts to help the research team understand failure points.

What You Will Do

Design software engineering challenges, build reference solutions in Python, utilize AI coding assistants, review tasks created by peers, and analyze AI agents' task attempts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong Python scripting and debugging skills, proficiency with Git and IDEs, and the ability to engage reliably for approximately 35 hours/week.

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in computer science or a related STEM field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 1+ years in a research, research-engineering, or software engineering role
  • Strong Python scripting and debugging skills with clean-code habits
  • Proficiency with Git, IDEs, and standard software development workflows
  • Ability to engage reliably for approximately 35 hours/week

Benefits

  • Hourly compensation of $60–$90
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