AI Software Developer | Up to $14/hr

AI Software Developer | Up to $14/hr – Mercor

Connect your expertise with AI research labs across the globe. Your compensation will reflect your skills and experience.

Base pay range

$14.00/hr – $14.00/hr

Position Details

• Position: Machine Learning Engineer
• Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: $14/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable ML pipelines for model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Build and fine‑tune deep learning models for reasoning, code generation, and real‑world decision‑making.
• Collaborate with data scientists to collect and preprocess training data, ensuring quality and representativeness.
• Develop benchmarking tools that test models across reasoning, accuracy, and speed dimensions.
• Implement reinforcement learning loops and self‑improvement mechanisms for agent training.
• Work with systems engineers to optimize inference speed, memory efficiency, and hardware utilization.

Qualifications – Must‑Have

• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, or reinforcement learning.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Understanding of training infrastructure, including distributed training, GPUs/TPUs, and data pipeline optimization.
• Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., Weights & Biases, MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, or Airflow).
• Experience designing custom architectures or adapting LLMs, diffusion models, or transformer‑based systems.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (takes 20–30 minutes)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit final form

Resources & Support

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Software Development

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