Software Engineer (Front-end)
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.
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Write realistic, self-contained prompts for client-side web apps, games, tools, and simulations
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Create precise, binary rubrics tagged by verification type
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Ensure all rubric items are pass/fail and verifiable from screenshot + code inspection
Ideal Qualifications
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2+ years of experience in frontend/full-stack development or technical content creation
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Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor's minimum; advanced degree preferred)
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Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or vanilla JS
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Comfortable writing precise technical specifications and evaluation criteria
Project Timeline
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Start Date: Immediate
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Duration: 1-2 months
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Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
Application & Onboarding Process
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Upload your resume
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AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
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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.