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Exceptional Software Engineer at Mercor

posted 7 months ago
mercor.com Contractor remote 50-100/hr 542 views

Exceptional Software Engineer opportunity with Mercor. Work remotely on a flexible contractor basis, earning $50–$100 per hour, supporting a world-leading AI lab in building robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications.

Role Overview:

  • Engage in real-world engineering tasks such as environment configuration, advanced database design, and development of scalable APIs and service layers for AI models.
  • Flexible workload of 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.
  • Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.
  • Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Ideal Candidate:

  • At least 1 year of elite software engineering experience in demanding environments (top-tier startups, quantitative trading, hedge funds, etc.).
  • Degree in Computer Science from a prestigious US, UK, or Canadian university.
  • Proven success leading teams in complex database schema design.
  • Expert-level proficiency in API development, testing, and integration.
  • Highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Legal:

  • Hourly contractor role, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Join Mercor and collaborate with top AI labs, redefining digital creativity alongside industry leaders. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the role starting in mid to late August.

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.
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