Software Engineer, AI Solutions

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.

Position:
Software Engineer

Type:
Hourly contractor
Compensation:
$70–$110/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
24-hour sprint
Role Responsibilities

• Develop scalable APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models.
• Configure environments and design databases for high-performance systems.
• Collaborate on real-world engineering work to support next-generation machine learning applications.
• Lead the creation of complex database schemas and ensure robust system architecture.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• 3+ years of elite software engineering experience.
• Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
• Expertise in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
• Proficiency in SQL and database structuring.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience using coding agents in software engineering workflows.
• Success in leading teams in demanding environments.

Start Date

• Next 1–2 weeks

Interview Process

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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