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Software Engineer (AI Systems) at Mercor
posted 1 year agoSoftware Engineer (AI Systems) | $70–110/hr | Remote
Join Mercor to support a world-leading AI lab in building robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications. This is a unique opportunity for elite software engineers to work on impactful, real-world engineering projects in a fully remote, flexible environment.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Configure environments and design scalable databases
- Create and integrate APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models
- Work with large, proprietary codebases
- Ideal Candidate:
- 3+ years of elite software engineering experience in top-tier tech startups, quantitative trading firms, or hedge funds
- Experience using coding agents in your workflow
- Degree in Computer Science from a prestigious US, UK, or Canadian university
- Proven success leading teams to build complex database schemas
- Expert in API development, SQL, and database structuring
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Role Details:
- 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase
- Fully remote and asynchronous
- Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with possible extension
- Start date: mid to late September
- Hourly contractor status, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Apply today to collaborate with leading AI researchers and redefine digital creativity with Mercor!
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.