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# Software Domain Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $105/hr

- **Company:** Mercor, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $218,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1de054f0-1bc1-4d4a-8897-ff21ce7e9754/software-domain-expert-fully-remote-upto-hr

## About the Role

Must-Have

 * Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. MS or PhD preferred.
 * 4+ years of professional engineering practice, building and shipping production software or systems.
 * Specialization in areas like distributed systems, security, embedded systems, or machine learning.
 * Progression to a senior level, such as Senior, Staff, Principal, or Engineering Lead.
 * Hands-on use of large language models in professional work.

## Description

* Evaluate the quality of engineering knowledge work tasks and AI model outputs. Identify missing behaviors, thin reasoning, and code errors.
 * Develop high-quality instruction specs and golden solutions for engineering problems. Define new tasks reflecting practical engineering work.
 * Design challenging engineering tasks and evaluation sets. Build domain-specific skills and tools with the research team.
 * Collaborate with client researchers and specialists to maintain consistent standards. Translate tacit engineering judgment into explicit criteria.
 * Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance., PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.