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Expert Senior Software Engineer at Mercor
posted 1 year agoExpert Senior Software Engineer
Contract: Hourly (Remote)
Compensation: $150 - $250/hour (depending on location and experience)
About Mercor:
Mercor is recruiting exceptional senior software engineers based in the US or Europe to join a highly challenging project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
Who We're Looking For:
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5+ years of experience at top-tier US tech companies
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Passion for enhancing AI model capabilities, specifically in complex software engineering tasks
Role Details:
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Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule
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Commitment: Approximately 20 hours/week
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Project duration: Several months, with opportunities for promotion and additional projects
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Successful performance increases eligibility for future Mercor projects
Application & Vetting Process:
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30-minute AI-focused interview
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1-hour asynchronous software engineering exercise (compensation: $50 upon completion)
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45-minute project-specific instruction quiz (compensation: $50 upon completion)
Payment & Legal Information:
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Payment issued weekly via Stripe Connect
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Classification: At-will independent contractor
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Note: Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT status at this time
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Mercor provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and accommodates reasonable requests.
Interested? Apply Now!
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.