**Exceptional Software Engineers (Experience Using Agents)
Hourly Contract | Remote | $85 per hour
- About the Role**
Mercor is partnering with one of the
world’s leading AI research labs
to hire
exceptional software engineers
who will contribute to building
high-performance, production-grade systems
that power next-generation machine learning applications.
In this role, you’ll work on real-world engineering problems — from environment configuration and database architecture to API development and service-layer integration with advanced AI models.
This opportunity is ideal for top-tier engineers who have hands-on experience using
AI coding agents
in their workflows and thrive in fast-paced, technical environments.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable APIs, databases, and system architectures that interface with advanced AI models.
- Configure environments and optimize pipelines for real-world ML applications .
- Lead or contribute to the development of complex database schemas and data-driven workflows.
- Use AI coding agents effectively as part of your software engineering process.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to improve automation, reasoning, and performance in software systems.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentation.
3. Ideal Qualifications
- 3+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier startups , quantitative trading firms , hedge funds , or similarly demanding environments.
- Proven experience using AI coding assistants or agents as part of your engineering workflow.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field from a top university in the U.S., Canada, or U.K.
- Expertise in API development , including creation, testing, and integration.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and database structuring .
- Strong knowledge of scalable system design and cloud-based architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving ability, technical rigor, and communication skills .
- Access to large codebases you’ve personally developed or maintained is a strong plus.
4. Role Highlights
- Commitment: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 40 hours.
- Duration: Minimum 1–2 months, with extension opportunities based on performance.
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work at your own pace.
- Start Date: Mid to late September (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).
5. Compensation & Legal Terms
- Hourly Rate: $70–$110/hour (based on experience and expertise).
- Classification: Independent Contractor (via Mercor).
- Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect for approved hours worked.
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PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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