Mercor
Lead Software Engineer | Upto $150/hr Remote
Join to apply for the Lead Software Engineer | Upto $150/hr Remote role at Mercor.
Base pay range:
$110.00/hr - $150.00/hr
Location:
Remote (can work 5 days/week in Palo Alto, CA for in‑office roles)
Commitment:
9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks; then aligned with your local timezone.
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.
Role Responsibilities
Curate code examples and provide detailed solutions across programming languages such as Python, JavaScript (including ReactJS), C/C++, Java, Rust, and Go.
Evaluate and refine AI‑generated code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance AI‑driven coding solutions and benchmark LLM performance.
Support training initiatives by improving annotation tools, workflows, and data quality.
Contribute to developing coding tasks and datasets that challenge model reasoning and technical understanding.
Qualifications Must‑Have
5+ years of professional back‑end development experience.
Proficiency in multiple server‑side languages such as Python and Node.js.
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
Hands‑on experience with both relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non‑relational databases (MongoDB, Redis).
Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and query performance.
Strong grasp of web security principles, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Experience with asynchronous processing and background job systems.
Proficiency with testing frameworks for unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
Preferred
Adaptable and detail‑oriented professional with strong logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
Familiarity with front‑end technologies such as TypeScript or React to facilitate effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor position.
Payments issued regularly for services rendered.
Hourly pay is part of a broader rewards structure; benefits vary by country.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume and statement of exceptional work.
Complete a 15‑minute screening interview.
Proceed to: a technical deep‑dive discussing your software engineering and annotation experience; a take‑home coding or annotation challenge; a team meet‑and‑greet with project collaborators; the interview process is designed to be completed within one week.
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Base pay range:
$110.00/hr - $150.00/hr
Location:
Remote (can work 5 days/week in Palo Alto, CA for in‑office roles)
Commitment:
9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks; then aligned with your local timezone.
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.
Role Responsibilities
Curate code examples and provide detailed solutions across programming languages such as Python, JavaScript (including ReactJS), C/C++, Java, Rust, and Go.
Evaluate and refine AI‑generated code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance AI‑driven coding solutions and benchmark LLM performance.
Support training initiatives by improving annotation tools, workflows, and data quality.
Contribute to developing coding tasks and datasets that challenge model reasoning and technical understanding.
Qualifications Must‑Have
5+ years of professional back‑end development experience.
Proficiency in multiple server‑side languages such as Python and Node.js.
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
Hands‑on experience with both relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non‑relational databases (MongoDB, Redis).
Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and query performance.
Strong grasp of web security principles, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Experience with asynchronous processing and background job systems.
Proficiency with testing frameworks for unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
Preferred
Adaptable and detail‑oriented professional with strong logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
Familiarity with front‑end technologies such as TypeScript or React to facilitate effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor position.
Payments issued regularly for services rendered.
Hourly pay is part of a broader rewards structure; benefits vary by country.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume and statement of exceptional work.
Complete a 15‑minute screening interview.
Proceed to: a technical deep‑dive discussing your software engineering and annotation experience; a take‑home coding or annotation challenge; a team meet‑and‑greet with project collaborators; the interview process is designed to be completed within one week.
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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