SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - FULLY REMOTE | UPTO $65/HR

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: Software Engineer, Full Stack (Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$65/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools using Python , Java , Rust , C# , C++ , or TypeScript to exercise frontier model capabilities end to end. • Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry. • Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team. • Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification. • Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation. Qualifications Must-Have • 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization. • Production experience in at least one of Python , Java , Rust , C# , or C++ , plus working proficiency in a second language. • Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework ( React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment. • Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up. • Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays. • Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly. Compensation & Legal • W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC . • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect . 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.