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Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110 / hr Remote

Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110 / hr Remote

MercorWorkFromHome, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
12 hours ago
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Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110 / hr Remote

Join to apply for the Lead Software Engineer | Upto $110 / hr Remote role at Mercor

This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80.00 / hr - $110.00 / 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

$80–$110 / hr

Location

Remote

Duration

Open-ended

Commitment

10–40 hours / week

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases.
  • Write, test, and validate code solutions addressing 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.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Proven contribution history to open-source repositories like astropy / astropy, django / django, matplotlib / matplotlib, pytest-dev / pytest, scikit-learn / scikit-learn, sphinx-doc / sphinx, sympy / sympy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
  • Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
  • Start Date

    Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Interview Process

  • Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
  • Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
  • Typical response time : within one week of submission.
  • Compensation & Legal

  • Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.
  • Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
  • Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.
  • Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
  • Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
  • Resources & Support

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  • PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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