Software Engineer (Go) at Mercor

Software Engineer (Go) – Remote, Hourly Contract

Company: Mercor
Website: mercor.com
Hourly Rate: $60–$85/hour (based on experience and location)
Location: Remote
Open Positions: 10

Job Overview

Mercor is seeking experienced Go developers to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading AI lab. As a Software Engineer (Go), you’ll contribute to the advancement of large-scale language models by writing and reviewing comprehensive unit test suites for complex, production-grade Go codebases, helping strengthen software quality infrastructure for next-generation AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, review, and maintain robust unit tests for complex Go codebases.

• Collaborate directly with AI researchers from world-class labs.

• Work asynchronously and set your own hours.

Ideal Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional or open-source experience writing Go code.

• Demonstrated skill in writing and maintaining unit tests in Go.

• Significant contributions to complex open-source projects (required).

• Comfortable working in Dockerized environments and with containerization tools.

• Familiarity with other languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript is a plus.

Work Terms & Compensation

• Flexible engagement: 15–40 hours per week, depending on availability and performance.

• Contractor status: Work independently as an at-will contractor with Mercor.

• Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect, based on hours logged.

• Competitive hourly rates adjusted for experience and location.

Why Join Mercor?

• Directly collaborate with world-leading AI research labs.

• Contribute to open-source projects with meaningful real-world AI impact.

• Potential for ongoing and future AI-focused projects with Mercor, based on performance.

Application Instructions

• Include your GitHub profile in your resume and the application form.

• Be prepared to discuss your open-source contributions in detail during the interview process, which will focus exclusively on your code.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based talent marketplace that connects elite professionals with pioneering AI research projects. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Mercor enables leading AI labs to accelerate innovation by sourcing top-tier engineering talent.

Mercor is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.