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 Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas