Remote Exceptional Software Engineers - $70-$110 per hour

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Mercor is seeking software engineers to support one of the world’s leading AI labs in building robust, high-performance systems that serve the needs of next-generation machine learning applications.

This role involves real-world engineering work—including environment configuration, database design, and the creation of scalable APIs and service layers that interface with advanced AI models.

You are good fit if you:

  • Have experience using coding agents as part of your software engineering workflow.

  • Have 3+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups, quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, or similarly demanding environments.

  • Have access to large codebases you own

  • Hold a Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.

  • Have demonstrated success leading teams to build complex database schemas.

  • Possess expert-level proficiency in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.

  • Are highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.

  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.

  • Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Role Highlights

  • Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.

  • Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.

  • Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Role Start Date

  • This role will begin mid to late-September with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation and Legal Details

  • You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor

  • We will pay you out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect

Apply Now


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