Remote Part-Time Software Engineer
@ Call For Referral

Hybrid
$83,200
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 7 hours ago

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About the Role

The Remote Part-Time Software Engineer at Call For Referral will work on a frontier AI research project. You will collaborate to develop robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform complex coding tasks using AI coding agents.
  • Build, debug, and refactor production-grade code in Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
  • Review and validate AI-generated code for accuracy and performance.
  • Contribute to benchmarking and evaluation of AI-driven tools.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Fluency in at least one language: Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
  • Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code.
  • Strong open-source contributions or large-scale personal projects.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from a top-ranked institution.
  • Excellent debugging, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • Based in US, Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand.

Role Highlights

  • Part-time workload: 10-20 hours per week (extendable up to 40).
  • Fully remote and asynchronous schedule.
  • Contract duration: Minimum 2 weeks with potential extensions.
  • Competitive hourly rate: $70-$90 USD/hour with weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
  • Daily application reviews and AI interview process by the Mercor team.

Key skills/competency

Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, AI coding, GitHub Copilot, Codex, debugging, remote, asynchronous

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  • Customize your resume: Highlight AI and coding tool expertise.
  • Research Call For Referral: Understand their AI research and values.
  • Showcase project work: Include GitHub and open-source contributions.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review language syntax for Rust, JS, Python.
Practice debugging production code scenarios.
Study AI coding tools like Copilot and Codex.
Familiarize with asynchronous development workflows.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project experience.
Explain your teamwork in remote projects.
Discuss time management in asynchronous work.
Share how you handle constructive feedback.

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