mercor
Software Engineer- Evaluation Author
Remote AI Evaluation role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJun 12, 2026
Eligible countries2 accepted countries
Seniority signalMiddle, Senior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
IrelandUruguay
Role overview
Software Engineer- Evaluation Author
Requirements and responsibilities
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Role Responsibilities
- Author non-trivial coding tasks with golden solutions and automated verifiers.
- Design rubrics and grade agent trajectories and model outputs.
- Improve task and rubric quality through structured review.
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
QualificationsMust-Have
- 5+ years of software engineering at a real product organization (big tech or venture-backed startup).
- Strong code quality, systems design, debugging, and testing discipline.
- Clear written communication (you write instructions others follow).
Preferred
- Familiarity with AI coding tools and evals.
Interview Process
- Short Mercor Technical Screen.
- Live Code Review Session.
- Domain Expert Interview.
- You're paid $200 for completing all three, regardless of outcome.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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