Software Developer - Fully Remote | Upto $30/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 — India
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25–$30/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

- Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools in Python , Java , Rust , C# , C++ , or TypeScript that 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 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.

- Demonstrable career progression.

- 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.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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