Software Engineer (Front-end)
Mercor • Remote
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$70–$80/hr
Listed
240d ago
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- Weekly hours
- 15–25 hrs/week
- Contract length
- 9 weeks
About this role
From the Mercor listing
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.
- 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
- 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
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1-2 months
- Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Why this role
Being remote means this Software Engineer (Front-end) position pays $70–$80/hr regardless of your zip code, opening up Software Engineering work that used to require living in one of a handful of cities.
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Common questions
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Software Engineer (Front-end)?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Software Engineer (Front-end), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Coding, TypeScript, and React are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 15–25 hours per week, over roughly a 9-week contract. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $70–$80/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.