Software Engineer
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: Software Engineer
This is a full-time, remote Software Engineer position with compensation ranging from $80–$110/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
<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.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Applications are reviewed daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps for consideration.
<Resources & Support
For interview process details and platform information, visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
<Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- AI/ML Integration
- Frontend Development
- Backend Services
- React Framework
- Object-Oriented Programming
- API Design
- Problem-Solving
- Automation Systems
- GPT-4o
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their goal of connecting talent with AI labs, investor backing, and market position.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with AI tools, React, backend services, and problem-solving relevant to the Software Engineer role.
- Prepare for AI interview: Practice technical and behavioral questions, focusing on Mercor's AI-centric hiring platform and values.
- Showcase AI/ML proficiency: Emphasize any experience integrating large language models or using AI development tools like Cursor.
- Demonstrate independent problem-solving: Be ready to discuss complex technical challenges you've solved autonomously.
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