Software Engineer (AI-Native Platform) at Mercor

Software Engineer (AI-Native Platform & Integrations) | $70–110/hr | Worldwide Remote | Full Time

Join a fast-moving team building an AI-native workforce management platform that replaces spreadsheet-driven operations with real-time dashboards and agentic workflows. As a core engineer, you'll own end-to-end product delivery — from platform foundations and integrations to analytics surfaces and pilot launch execution.

What You'll Build

• AI-native workforce management platform — core entities, workflows, permissions, and multi-tenant foundations
• Omni-tool integration layer — connectors to common tools, event ingestion, sync, and actions
• Real-time analytics dashboard — live metrics, drill-downs, and data exports
• MCP-compatible agentic integration architecture — tool registry, permissions, runtime, and observability
• Pilot launch support — hands-on technical execution, shipping, debugging, and iterating with real users

Responsibilities

• Ship production features across backend and frontend
• Design and implement a scalable integrations framework
• Build real-time analytics experiences
• Architect an agentic tool-use layer compatible with MCP-style patterns
• Establish strong engineering hygiene: testing, observability, and on-call readiness for the pilot
• Iterate quickly and pragmatically in a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

• Strong, practical software engineering skills with the ability to ship end-to-end and unblock yourself
• Experience building SaaS products with APIs, data models, and production constraints
• Deep comfort with integrations — OAuth2, webhooks, API pagination, rate limiting, and sync semantics
• Effective use of AI coding tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to move fast without sacrificing correctness
• Familiarity with MCP-style tool interfaces and/or building tool servers
• Clear communicator who can explain tradeoffs and keep stakeholders aligned

Employment Details

This role is hired through Cincinnatus, an enterprise staffing company that serves as the employer of record. You'll receive W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance support while being embedded directly within the client team. This is a structured, full-time role — not a freelance or project-based engagement.

Cincinnatus is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.