AI Software Developer – Remote

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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: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote ; MPK if possible for those who want to be onsite

Role Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using React/TypeScript and Python .
Leverage LLM-based coding tools like Cursor , Copilot , and Claude to accelerate development velocity.
Quickly iterate on new product ideas, going from 0 to 1 in short timeframes.
Build robust APIs and integrate with various internal and external systems.
Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Plotly , D3 , or Streamlit .
Develop AI-native applications , engineer prompts, and work with LLM APIs .

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of experience building web applications with React/TypeScript and Python or similar technologies.
Demonstrated experience using LLM-based coding tools to accelerate development.
A track record of rapidly prototyping and shipping products.
Proficiency in API design , systems integration, and data visualization.
Strong proficiency in Python .
Experience building AI-native applications , prompt engineering, or working with LLM APIs .
Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar agentic frameworks (LangChain , AutoGen , CrewAI , etc.).
Prior experience building workforce management, scheduling, or operations platforms.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)