Remote Backend 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 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 contractorPaid weekly via Stripe Connect Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit form 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. ,