Mercor
Senior Software Engineer | Upto $500/hr Remote
Base pay range
$350.00/hr - $500.00/hr
About This 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:
Contractor
Compensation:
$350–$500/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
10–20 hours/week (initially)
Role Responsibilities
Build robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications.
Develop coding environments without using LLMs.
Create, test, and integrate APIs with expert-level proficiency.
Work independently and asynchronously during the trial phase.
Transition to a full-time engineering role with 60+ hours/week commitment.
Qualifications
2+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups or similar environments.
2+ years working with Agentic code tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Start Date
Immediate start; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
Initial screening
Technical interview
Final interview with leadership
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor classification.
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Upload resume
AI interview based on your resume
Submit form
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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Software Development
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About This 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:
Contractor
Compensation:
$350–$500/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
10–20 hours/week (initially)
Role Responsibilities
Build robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications.
Develop coding environments without using LLMs.
Create, test, and integrate APIs with expert-level proficiency.
Work independently and asynchronously during the trial phase.
Transition to a full-time engineering role with 60+ hours/week commitment.
Qualifications
2+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups or similar environments.
2+ years working with Agentic code tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Start Date
Immediate start; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
Initial screening
Technical interview
Final interview with leadership
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor classification.
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Upload resume
AI interview based on your resume
Submit form
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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x
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