Sr Software Engineer Remote $110/hr MaxMercor • WorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand
Sr Software Engineer Remote $110 / hr Max
Mercor • WorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description1+ years of professional software engineering experience. Proven contribution history to open-source repositories such as astropy, django, matplotlib, pytest, scikit-learn, sphinx, and 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. 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. 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. 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. For details about the interview process and platform information, please check : For any help or support, reach out to :
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 (Independent Contractor, Remote, Open-ended, 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
Start Date
Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
Compensation & Legal
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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