Experienced Software Engineers

$75-$100 / hr

Hourly contract
Remote
Early applicant

$75-$100

per hour

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Posted by Mercor

Mercor is seeking experienced and detail-driven Software Engineer who will work with one of the leading AI labs to push the boundaries of their frontier models. Your role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining high performance RL environments. You are a good fit if you:

  • Are based out of The US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

  • Have 3+ years of experience in software engineering with strong proficiency in one of the following languages: Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, C++, Go, Rust, C, Cython

  • Have experience building interactive systems, APIs, data pipelines involving agent/environment interactions.

  • Have strong software engineering fundamentals: data structures, design patterns, unit testing, version control

  • Are Familiar with RL algorithms and training workflows

  • Have clear written and verbal communication skills

Role Highlights

  • Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.

Apply today and redefine digital creativity alongside groundbreaking AI technologies!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
  • Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.

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Posted a year ago

$75-$100 / hr

Hourly contract · Remote