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 : Contract
Compensation : $100–$200 / hour
Location : Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write, review, and evaluate Python code to train and assess AI agentic systems.
- Break down complex engineering tasks into structured steps and workflows.
- Debug, refactor, and improve code to demonstrate best practices to AI systems.
- Provide high-quality feedback on AI-generated code and reasoning.
- Work on backend-style problems involving APIs, data processing, and system logic.
- Help shape how AI agents approach real-world software engineering problems.
Qualifications
Must-Have
2–8 years of professional software engineering experience (post college).Strong proficiency in Python.Experience with backend systems, APIs, or data-driven applications.Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.Ability to reason clearly about code quality, edge cases, and trade-offs.Comfortable working independently with clear written communication.Preferred
Experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.Exposure to distributed systems or cloud infrastructure.Prior experience evaluating or mentoring other engineers.Interest in AI systems, developer tools, or human-in-the-loop training workflows.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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