Software Engineer | Remote

I’m from Crossing Hurdles, a global recruitment firm. We would like to refer you for an interesting opportunity that involves leveraging your expertise to train AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Role: Special Projects Software Engineers

Type: Hourly contract

Position: Special Projects Software Engineers

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $100–$200 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-impact, confidential projects at the forefront of AI development
• Support advanced systems design, infrastructure optimization, model tooling, performance engineering, and complex problem-solving efforts
• Collaborate with AI researchers and product teams on fast-moving, technically challenging initiatives
• Deliver high-quality engineering outputs under tight timelines
  
  

Requirements

• Strong engineering fundamentals and systems thinking
• Ability to ramp up quickly on ambiguous or high-priority initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic environments
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines
  
  

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)

• Upload resume
• Short assessment
• Submit form
  
  

Pay: $100–$200 per hour

Duration: Short-term / Project-based

Apply Here: Special Projects Software Engineers

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI models, offering competitive pay, collaboration with top researchers, and the opportunity to shape next generation AI systems using deep domain expertise.

Role Overview

Mercor is launching a special initiative for select software engineers to contribute to high-impact, confidential projects at the forefront of AI development. These projects may involve advanced systems design, infrastructure optimization, model tooling, performance engineering, or other technically complex problem-solving efforts that require strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability.This is an opportunity to work on fast-moving, technically challenging engagements alongside leading AI researchers and product teams.

Who This Is For

This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers with strong problem-solving ability, systems thinking, and the capacity to quickly ramp up on ambiguous or high-priority initiatives. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, can work independently, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines will be a strong fit.

Application process (Takes ~20 min):

• Upload resume
• Short assessment
• Submit form
  
  

Apply Asap (reviewed On a Rolling Basis)

Special Projects Software Engineers - $100–$200/hr

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