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Technical Project Manager

Mercor

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Original Job Summary

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 Details

Title: Technical Project Manager (Elite Product and Project Manager)Type: Hourly contractorCompensation: $85–$120/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to evaluate, compare, and optimize next-generation code agents.
  • Transition into Expert Project Manager roles for upcoming software engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with AI research labs to transform software development and management.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals.
  • Leverage technical skills in code agents and open-source environments.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in software product or project management.
  • Strong technical background with code agents in open-source code bases.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date & Application Process

Immediate start; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application steps include resume upload, AI interview based on your resume, and form submission. For details about the interview process, visit this link and for support contact support@mercor.com.

Key skills/competency

  • Project Management
  • Software Engineering
  • AI Research
  • Code Agents
  • Open-Source
  • Technical Leadership
  • Communication
  • Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Remote Work

How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant project management and technical skills.
  • Showcase your portfolio: Demonstrate experience with code agents.
  • Research Mercor: Understand their AI research and project focus.
  • Prepare for AI interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review project management frameworks.
Study open-source code agents.
Practice technical problem-solving.
Familiarize with AI research lab projects.

Behavioral Questions

Explain independent work experiences.
Describe conflict resolution in teams.
Discuss communication style in remote settings.
Share examples of leadership challenges.