Open Source AI Developer

Overview

Open Source AI Developer role at Mercor . This is an independent contractor position, remote, with a commitment of 10–40 hours per week. Start date : mid to late October. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation

Base pay range : $80.00 / hr - $110.00 / hr .

Independent contractor engagement through Mercor. Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

About the Company

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 Details

Position : Software Engineer

Type : Independent Contractor

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

Must-Have

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Interview Process

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Application Process

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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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