Software Engineer - AI Systems

Company IntroductionMercor 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.Role OverviewPosition: Software Engineer – Contractor, RemoteCommitment: 10–20 hours per week, potential to increase to 40 hoursDuration: Minimum 2 weeks, potential for extensionSupport AI labs in building robust, high-performance systems for next-gen machine learning applications.Use coding agents for realistic coding tasks on real-world codebases.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and support robust, high-performance systems for machine learning applications.Utilize coding agents to perform realistic coding tasks on real-world codebases.Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance system performance and reliability.Contribute to open source projects and share personal projects on GitHub.Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.Requirements / QualificationsMust-Have QualificationsExtensive experience using coding agents like codex, claude code, etc.Fluent in Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.Located in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.Excel in both written and verbal communication.Preferred QualificationsContributions to open source projects.Extensive work on robust personal projects shared publicly on GitHub.Engagement DetailsContract Type: Hourly contractorCompensation: Paid weekly via Stripe ConnectSchedule: Fully remote and asynchronousStart Date: Early October, applications reviewed on a rolling basisApplication Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.