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Mercor

Software Developer Engineer

Mercor
Canada · 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: Hourly contractor

Compensation: $85–$125/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 24-hour sprint

Commitment: Task-based

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze large, production-grade repositories to create and evaluate technically challenging coding questions.
  • Systematically explore multiple modules and connect related functions across files.
  • Assess how advanced AI systems reason about architecture, data flow, and performance.
  • Influence AI model learning by citing specific files, functions, and line numbers.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of elite software engineering experience at top-tier startups or similar environments.
  • Experience using coding agents or LLMs like Copilot, Claude, GPT-4, or Replit Agents.
  • Computer Science degree from a leading university or equivalent practical expertise.
  • Fluent in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript; comfortable reading Java, Go, or other modern languages.
  • Strong architectural understanding and ability to connect distributed logic across files.

Start Date

  • Next 1–2 weeks

Interview Process

  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor through Mercor.
  • Weekly payouts 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/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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Posted
Nov 10, 2025
Type
Part-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
Company
Mercor

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering

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