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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 (Must-Have)
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a fast-paced or technically demanding environment.
- Proven contribution history to one or more of the following open-source repositories: 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.
- 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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