Senior Software Engineer - Remote $150 / hr

MercorWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand

13 hours ago

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Remote – $150 / hr

Mercor is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work remotely with compensation ranging from $120‑$150 per hour. This independent contractor position is open‑ended and requires 20‑40 hours per week.

About Mercor

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 Responsibilities

Analyze and resolve software issues drawn from large open‑source codebases.
Write, test, and validate code solutions that address 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 – Must‑Have

3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a fast‑paced or technically demanding environment.

Proven contribution history to one or more of the following open‑source repositories : 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 & Duration

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

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.

Hourly compensation paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

Submit your resume, a link to your GitHub profile, and relevant repository contributions.

Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Typical response time : within one week of submission.

Contact & Resources

For interview process details, visit

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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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