Software Engineer
Mercor
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Job Description
Software Engineer at 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.
This is a temporary position for a Software Engineer III, offering compensation of $100–$120/hour. While the primary location reference is Redmond, WA, remote work options may be available for candidates located in the United States, depending on team needs and assignment requirements.
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
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.
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/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- System Design
- Code Review
- Debugging
- Collaboration
- Version Control (Git)
- CI/CD
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor background.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in software development, data structures, algorithms, and modern development workflows using relevant keywords.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating technical concepts clearly and demonstrating problem-solving skills, focusing on languages like Python, Go, Java, or C++.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Emphasize your ability to work effectively in distributed team environments and successful project outcomes with cross-functional partners.
- Understand best practices: Be ready to discuss your commitment to security, privacy, and engineering best practices in software development.
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