Open Source AI Software Engineer

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Base pay range

$120.00 / hr - $150.00 / 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

Type : Independent Contractor

Compensation : $120–$150 / hour

Location : Remote

Duration : Open-ended

Commitment : 20–40 hours / week

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases.
• Write, test, and validate code solutions for specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
• Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows.
• Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

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