Software / AI / IT / Data Lead at Mercor

Software / AI / IT / Data Lead | $100–$200/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is seeking experienced Software Engineers, Data Scientists, ML Leads, and IT Transformation Architects to support cutting-edge work across software development, artificial intelligence, IT strategy, and data engineering. This is a flexible, hourly contractor engagement ideal for senior professionals who thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments.

What You'll Do

• Support software, AI, IT, and data initiatives through structured evaluation and design tasks
• Design and refine LLM prompts to guide and improve model behavior
• Evaluate and assess model outputs using Rubric-style frameworks
• Contribute expertise in IT transformation, data architecture, or ML systems as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience working with Mercor on Rubric-style tasks is strongly preferred
• Confident in prompt engineering and evaluating generative AI outputs
• Deep background in one or more of: software engineering, data science, ML, or IT architecture
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working remotely on an hourly basis

This role is open to qualified professionals worldwide. Hourly rate ranges from $100 to $200 depending on experience and scope of work.