Sr. Software Developer

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 Engineering Specialist Type: Full-time Compensation: $90,000–$200,000/year Location: Palo Alto, CA or Remote Commitment: Full-time Role Responsibilities Curate and annotate code datasets in Python, JavaScript including ReactJS, C or C++, Java, Rust, and Go.Evaluate and refine AI-generated code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI-driven coding solutions for enterprise use.Design, test, and support distributed systems that power model training and benchmarking.Integrate databases and extend schemas for robust data pipelines.Implement logging, performance monitoring, and alerting to maintain system health. Qualifications Must-Have 5+ years of experience working with large codebases.5+ years of experience designing, implementing, deploying, and testing distributed systems.Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.Experience integrating databases such as MySQL or MongoDB.Experience with application frameworks such as SpringBoot or ASP.NET.Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.Clear understanding of tradeoffs when selecting technologies and system designs. Preferred Proven adaptability, rigorous logical reasoning, and strong attention to detail.Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Podman.Proficiency in two or more languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++. Compensation & Legal Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.Comprehensive medical benefits for full-time employees. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Submit your resume.Complete a 20-minute interview focused on your experience and expertise.Successful candidates advance to additional rounds and meet the team.The full process typically takes about one week. Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor 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. ,