Software Developer

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, Full Stack (Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++)

Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$65/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities

• Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools using Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript to exercise frontier model capabilities end to end.
• Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
• Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team.
• Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification.
• Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation.

Qualifications Must-Have

• 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization.
• Production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus working proficiency in a second language.
• Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up.
• Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.

Compensation & Legal

• W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

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
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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