Software Engineer III
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Role
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.
Role Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and maintain software features and services aligned to project objectives.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and contribute to code reviews.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and non-production issues as needed.
- Collaborate with product, design, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver scoped outcomes.
- Participate in on-call or operational support processes if required for the assignment.
- Follow security, privacy, and engineering best practices applicable to the work.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience developing software in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Go).
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows (e.g., CI/CD).
- Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Compensation & Legal
This is a temporary position with compensation ranging from $100–$120/hour. Mercor is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable local ordinances.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20-30 minutes and involves the following steps:
- 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. 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
- Software Engineering
- System Design
- Backend Development
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Programming (C++, Java, Python, Go)
- Version Control (Git)
- CI/CD
- Distributed Systems
- Troubleshooting
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in C++, Java, Python, Go, data structures, and CI/CD for Mercor's needs.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Understand the AI interview format and practice articulating technical concepts and problem-solving approaches clearly.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot, debug, and implement robust software solutions and contribute to code quality.
- Highlight collaboration and best practices: Demonstrate experience working effectively in distributed teams and adhering to modern engineering standards.
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