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 IV – Data Collection and Engineering

Type: Contract Compensation: $85–$115/hour Location: Redmond, WA Commitment: Full-time Role Responsibilities

• Develop software to integrate cutting-edge prototype devices into the data collection platform.
• Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of the data collection process.
• Deploy, test, and evaluate upgrades to the data collection platform.
• Build and maintain systems for monitoring system health and data validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to promote best practices and resolve issues.
• Work onsite to debug problems and perform root cause analyses.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of professional programming experience.
• Full stack software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Linux, and shell scripting.
• Experience with cross-platform distributed (RESTful) systems.
• CI/CD experience with Github or GitLab.

Preferred

• Experience with hardware multimedia sensors.
• Knowledge of audio, image, and video formats.
• Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration.

Compensation & Legal

• W-2 employment provided by Cincinnatus.
• Compliance with California and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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. ,