Frontend Software Engineer (Part-Time | $200/hr)

Frontend Software Engineer (React, TypeScript, or JavaScript)

Hourly Contract | Part-Time Remote | $200 per hour (average inclusive of bonuses)

1. About the Role

Mercor is partnering with leading AI research labs to engage experienced Frontend Software Engineers for a high-impact project improving the reasoning and coding capabilities of next-generation AI systems.

In this role, you’ll help design, extend, and validate frontend coding benchmarks that simulate real-world software development challenges. Your work will directly support AI research by building structured tasks that reflect practical engineering patterns across React, TypeScript, and JavaScript environments.

This is a part-time, remote opportunity ideal for engineers who want to apply their expertise toward advancing frontier AI research.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate frontend coding benchmarks using React, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Curate issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories.
• Ensure each benchmark includes comprehensive unit and integration testing for accurate verification.
• Maintain scalability, consistency, and structure across all benchmark tasks.
• Provide detailed, structured feedback on code quality and clarity.
• Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code to ensure reliability and reproducibility.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience as a frontend engineer.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in React, TypeScript, and/or JavaScript.
• Strong background in testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Excellent technical writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver consistent, high-quality code.

4. Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1 month
• Commitment: Part-time (15–20 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• Base Rate: $90/hour
• Bonus: Additional pay per approved task (each task ≈ 1 hour to complete)
• Median Effective Pay: ~$200/hour (inclusive of bonuses)
• Classification: Independent Contractor (via Mercor)
• Payments: Daily via Stripe Connect for approved work

6. Application & Onboarding Process

1. Upload your resume to begin the process.
2. Complete an AI-led interview (≈15 minutes) to discuss background and experience.
3. Take a brief technical assessment evaluating your coding ability, debugging skill, and technical depth.
4. Receive follow-up communication with onboarding details within a few days if selected.

⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡