AI Developer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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: AI Developer
This is a full-time, remote position focusing on software engineering within the AI domain.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the hiring infrastructure.
- Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters, interviewers, and candidates.
- Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization, and automation workflows.
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for interview feedback automation and quality improvements.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools including Cursor, Claude Code, and Devmate to accelerate development velocity.
- Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences that reduce manual coordinator interventions.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of software engineering experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
- Experience with scripting languages including Python, PHP, or JavaScript.
- Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
Preferred
- Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Devmate, or similar AI coding assistants.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
- Experience with React ecosystem including Relay for data fetching.
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models (GPT-4o, Claude, etc.) into production applications.
Compensation & Legal
This is an hourly contractor position, paid weekly via Stripe Connect. Compensation ranges from $80–$110 per hour.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- AI Development
- Software Engineering
- React Framework
- Python
- JavaScript
- Backend Services
- GPT-4o Integration
- Automation
- Problem-Solving
- API Design
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their goal of connecting talent with AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume for AI Developer: Highlight experience in AI development, React, Python, and integrating language models.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Be ready for an AI-driven assessment based on your resume and the role's requirements.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Emphasize your ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently in past projects.
- Demonstrate AI tools familiarity: If possible, showcase experience with Cursor, Claude Code, Devmate, or similar AI coding assistants.
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