Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers (Remote)
Hourly Contract: $50–$70/hr
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Duration: Minimum 1–2 months (potential for extension)
Hours: Flexible, 10–20 hours/week initially (potential to increase to 40 hours)
About the Role:
Mercor is seeking experienced Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers to create, review, and validate prompt-based questions designed to train AI models. Your expertise will ensure prompts accurately reflect real-world QA workflows and uphold rigorous software validation standards. You'll directly influence how AI systems learn to effectively test, validate, and ensure software quality.
What You'll Do:
Write, review, and validate prompt-based QA questions for AI training.
Leverage your experience with manual and automated testing, bug tracking, test planning, and quality metrics.
Collaborate asynchronously with agile, enterprise, or product-driven teams to produce high-quality AI training materials.
Who You Are:
3+ years of experience in software QA or testing.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong expertise in one or more:
Writing/executing test plans, cases, and scripts.
Manual and automated testing.
Bug tracking/reporting (e.g., JIRA).
Agile, Scrum, or DevOps software lifecycle collaboration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
ISTQB certification or similar QA certifications.
Experience with automated testing tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
Application & Interview Process:
Rolling applications, starting early to mid-July.
AI-driven interview assessing your QA and quality engineering background.
Practical exercise involving prompt creation and evaluation of AI-generated outputs.
Compensation & Contract Details:
Legally classified as an hourly contractor.
Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect.
About Mercor:
Mercor connects elite creative and technical professionals with top AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, we're backed by distinguished investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Apply now and help shape the future of AI-driven software quality assurance!
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