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Backend Engineer at Mercor
posted 7 months agoBackend Engineer | $70–150/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is building a network of top-tier backend engineering talent and matching skilled professionals with companies actively hiring. Join our talent network and let opportunities come to you — powered by AI-driven matching.
What You'll Get
- Direct matching with companies actively hiring for Backend Engineer roles
- Flexible work arrangements — full-time, part-time, or project-based
- Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $70 to $150/hr
- AI-powered opportunity surfacing so you spend less time searching
What We're Looking For
- Proven professional experience in backend development, including:
- API development and microservices architecture
- Database design, architecture, and optimization
- Distributed systems engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote environment
How It Works
This is an open, ongoing opportunity. Complete a short AI-powered interview to join the network and become eligible for relevant listings. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — once you're in, curated opportunities will be matched to your profile automatically.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.