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Job Description
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: Senior Open Source Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Author and manage Pull Requests (PRs) to integrate new code into large, complex open-source codebases.
- Evaluate and enhance AI model training through active contributions to open-source repositories.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality and model outputs.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and deliver impactful code.
- Shape the future of open-source projects by providing structured feedback and innovative solutions.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong ability to author and manage Pull Requests (PRs).
- Demonstrated experience with significant GitHub contributions.
Preferred
- 3+ years as a Software Engineer.
Start Date
Immediately
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Open Source Engineer
- Pull Requests
- GitHub Contributions
- AI Model Training
- Open-Source Codebases
- Software Engineering
- AI Research
- Code Quality
- Asynchronous Work
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Customize your resume: Highlight significant GitHub contributions and experience with authoring/managing Pull Requests.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready for an AI-driven assessment based on your resume and technical skills.
- Understand the process: Review Mercor's talent documentation for insights into their platform and interview stages.
- Apply promptly: Complete all application steps, including the AI interview, to ensure timely consideration.
- Reach out for support: Contact support@mercor.com if you encounter any issues during the application process.
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