Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110/hr Remote
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Software Engineer
Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $80–$110/hour Location: Remote Duration: Open-ended Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases.
- Write, test, and validate code solutions addressing specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
- Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows.
- Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 1+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proven contribution history to open-source repositories like astropy/astropy, django/django, matplotlib/matplotlib, pytest-dev/pytest, scikit-learn/scikit-learn, sphinx-doc/sphinx, sympy/sympy.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
- Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Start Date
- Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
- Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
- Typical response time: within one week of submission.
Compensation & Legal
- Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.
- Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110/hr Remote
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Software Engineer
Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $80–$110/hour Location: Remote Duration: Open-ended Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases.
- Write, test, and validate code solutions addressing specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
- Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows.
- Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 1+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proven contribution history to open-source repositories like astropy/astropy, django/django, matplotlib/matplotlib, pytest-dev/pytest, scikit-learn/scikit-learn, sphinx-doc/sphinx, sympy/sympy.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
- Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Start Date
- Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
- Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
- Typical response time: within one week of submission.
Compensation & Legal
- Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.
- Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,