Role Overview

Mercor is seeking Office.js-proficient JavaScript experts to support a cutting-edge training initiative with a leading AI lab. This project focuses on enhancing AI agents’ capabilities within Microsoft Excel by refining code-based interactions. Experts will help validate and correct Office.js scripts generated during data creation workflows, contributing to a high-quality dataset that pairs user prompts with executable Excel logic. This is a short-term, remote opportunity ideal for developers with strong scripting skills and familiarity with Excel’s object model.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Office.js scripts generated by large language models (LLMs) and Excel’s “Record Actions” feature
• Modify scripts to ensure compatibility with Excel and accuracy of output
• Validate script performance by comparing output .xlsx files to expert-generated references
• Collaborate asynchronously with prompt writers and spreadsheet experts to finalize datasets
• Provide clear corrections to improve code reliability for AI training use cases

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Office.js and JavaScript, particularly for Excel add-ins and automation
• 2–6 years of relevant software development experience
• Prior experience working with Excel APIs and spreadsheet automation tools
• Excellent debugging and script validation skills
• Ability to interpret natural language prompts and translate into accurate spreadsheet logic

More About The Opportunity

• Expected commitment: ~10–25 hours/week
• Project duration: ~1 month

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• Qualified applicants will complete a short form to assess relevant experience
• Our team will follow up within a few days with next steps

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 🔍 Reviewing Office.js scripts
• ⚙️ Modifying scripts for compatibility
• ✅ Validating script performance

Key Strengths

• 💻 Office.js proficiency
• 🛠️ Software development experience
• 🐞 Debugging and validation skills
• 📊 Experience with Excel APIs
• 🗣️ Natural language interpretation
• 🤝 Collaboration skills

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.