Sr. Database Engineer

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: $50–$100/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop scalable APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models.
• Configure environments and design databases to support machine learning applications.
• Lead the creation and testing of complex database schemas.
• Collaborate asynchronously and work independently with flexible hours.
• Enhance system performance to meet the demands of next-generation AI.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 1+ years of elite software engineering experience.
• Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
• Proficiency in SQL and database structuring.
• Expert-level skills in API development.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

Mid to late August; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview based on your resume
3. Submit form

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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