Software Engineer (AI Systems) at Mercor

Software Engineer (AI Systems) | $70–110/hr | Remote

Join Mercor to support a world-leading AI lab in building robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications. This is a unique opportunity for elite software engineers to work on impactful, real-world engineering projects in a fully remote, flexible environment.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Configure environments and design scalable databases
  • Create and integrate APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models
  • Work with large, proprietary codebases
• Ideal Candidate:
  • 3+ years of elite software engineering experience in top-tier tech startups, quantitative trading firms, or hedge funds
  • Experience using coding agents in your workflow
  • Degree in Computer Science from a prestigious US, UK, or Canadian university
  • Proven success leading teams to build complex database schemas
  • Expert in API development, SQL, and database structuring
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
• Role Details:
  • 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase
  • Fully remote and asynchronous
  • Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with possible extension
  • Start date: mid to late September
  • Hourly contractor status, paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Apply today to collaborate with leading AI researchers and redefine digital creativity with Mercor!