Software Engineer for AI Systems - Remote

Overview

Mercor is seeking software engineers to support one of the world’s leading AI labs in building robust, high-performance systems that serve the needs of next-generation machine learning applications.

In Short

• Support AI labs in building high-performance systems.
• Engage in real-world engineering work including environment configuration and database design.
• Create scalable APIs and service layers for advanced AI models.
• Work flexible hours, 10-20 hours per week, potentially increasing to 40 hours.
• Fully remote position with asynchronous work schedule.
• Minimum duration of 1-2 months with potential for extension.
• Legally classified as an hourly contractor.
• Compensation paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Join a team of elite talent in AI research.
• Role starts mid to late-September.

Requirements

• 3+ years of elite software engineering experience.
• Experience using coding agents in software engineering workflows.
• Access to large codebases you own.
• Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
• Expert-level proficiency in API development.
• Highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Work remotely and on your own schedule.
• Opportunity to work with leading AI research labs.
• Flexible workload and potential for extension.
• Weekly payments for work done.