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Software Engineer - AI Systems
MercorWorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand9 days ago
Job descriptionDevelop and support robust, high-performance systems for machine learning applications. Utilize coding agents to perform realistic coding tasks on real-world codebases. Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance system performance and reliability. Contribute to open source projects and share personal projects on GitHub. Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance. Extensive experience using coding agents like codex, claude code, etc. Fluent in Rust, JavaScript / TypeScript, or Python. Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand. Located in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand. Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills. Excel in both written and verbal communication. Contributions to open source projects. Extensive work on robust personal projects shared publicly on GitHub. Contract Type : Hourly contractor Compensation : Paid weekly via Stripe Connect Schedule : Fully remote and asynchronous Start Date : Early October, applications reviewed on a rolling basis Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form For details about the interview process and platform information, please check : For any help or support, reach out to :
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$70.00 / hr - $100.00 / hr
Company Introduction
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 .
Role Overview
- Position : Software Engineer – Contractor, Remote
- Commitment : 10–20 hours per week, potential to increase to 40 hours
- Duration : Minimum 2 weeks, potential for extension
- Support AI labs in building robust, high-performance systems for next-gen machine learning applications.
- Use coding agents for realistic coding tasks on real-world codebases.
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Mercor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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