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Mercor

Software Development Engineer I

Mercor
Australia · Part-time · Not Applicable
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 drawn from large open-source codebases.
  • Write, test, and validate code solutions that address 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.
  • Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Start Date

  • Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

  • Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.
  • Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
  • Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
  • Typical response time: within one week of submission.

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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Australia

Skilled migration pathways & strong salaries

Posted
Nov 03, 2025
Type
Part-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Australia
Company
Mercor

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering

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