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Exceptional Software Engineer at Mercor
posted 1 year agoExceptional 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.