Mercor
Posted 59 days agoVerified live 15h ago
Software Developer - Fully Remote | Upto $65/hr
Brief overview
Remote
$50–$65/hrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
PythonJavaRustC#C++TypeScriptReactBackend servicesAPIsRelational databasesDocument databasesCloud deployment
About the company
Mercormercor.com
Mercor is an AI-based hiring platform that improves the recruitment process by matching talent with opportunities tailored to their skills.
Visa sponsorship history
2 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.$161,637median wage / yr
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
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202611
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Job description
Summary
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. They are seeking a Software Engineer, Full Stack to build and ship full-stack applications and integrate pre-release model APIs.
Responsibilities
- Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools using Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript to exercise frontier model capabilities end to end
- Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry
- Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team
- Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification
- Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation
Skills
- 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization
- Production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus working proficiency in a second language
- Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment
- Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up
- Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization
- Production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus working proficiency in a second language
- Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment
- Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up
- Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly
