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Urgent! Software Development Engineer I Job | Mercor

Software Development Engineer I



Job description

Join to apply for the Software Development Engineer I role at Mercor .

Be among the first 25 applicants.

This range is provided by Mercor.

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120.00/hr – $150.00/hr

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: $120–$150/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Open-ended

Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases.

  • Write, test, and validate code solutions for 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

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a fast‑paced or technically demanding environment.

  • Proven contribution history to one or more open-source repositories such as astropy/astropy, django/django, matplotlib/matplotlib, pytest-dev/pytest, scikit-learn/scikit-learn, sphinx-doc/sphinx, or sympy/sympy.

  • Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.

  • Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems.

  • 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

  • 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.

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Required Skill Profession

Software Architecture & Engineering



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