Sr. Software Engineer

MercorGermany13 hours ago

Part-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering

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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: Hourly contractor

Compensation: $70–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 24-hour sprint

Role Responsibilities

Develop scalable APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models.
Configure environments and design databases for high-performance systems.
Collaborate on real-world engineering work to support next-generation machine learning applications.
Lead the creation of complex database schemas and ensure robust system architecture.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of elite software engineering experience.
Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
Expertise in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
Proficiency in SQL and database structuring.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Experience using coding agents in software engineering workflows.
Success in leading teams in demanding environments.

Start Date

Next 1–2 weeks

Interview Process

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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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]

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