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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, Full Stack — India
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25–$30/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools in Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript. Exercise frontier model capabilities end to end.
Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes. Translate engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team.
Prototype quickly against shifting requirements. Deliver working increments with limited up-front specification.
Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers. Maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation.
Qualifications
Must-Have
3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization.
Production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus working proficiency in a second language.
Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment.
Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up.
Demonstrable career progression.
Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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