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Data Engineer at Mercor
posted 1 year agoData Engineer | $10.5/hr | Worldwide Remote
Join Mercor as a Data Engineer and build the robust data pipelines powering advanced AI research. This role is perfect for professionals passionate about designing scalable ETL/ELT workflows and ensuring high-quality, analytics-ready datasets.
- Design and maintain resilient ETL/ELT pipelines and data contracts for reliable analytics and machine learning systems.
- Validate, enrich, and serve data with a focus on schema discipline and version control.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to align data infrastructure with evolving product and research needs.
- Utilize modern tools such as Python, pandas, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Spark, DuckDB, and Airflow.
- Work with diverse data formats including JSON, CSV, and Parquet.
This contractor position offers flexible, part-time hours (20–30 hrs/week), weekly pay via Stripe Connect, and attractive task-based bonuses. Operate remotely on your schedule while contributing to the backbone of AI innovation.
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.