Lead Software Engineer at 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. Position Software Engineer Employment Type Independent Contractor Compensation $80–$110 per hour Location Remote Duration Open-ended Commitment 10–40 hours per 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

1+ years of professional software engineering experience. Proven contribution history to open-source repositories such as 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 Mid to late October; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview Process

Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions. Applications are reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps. Typical response time: within one week of submission.

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor engagement through Mercor. Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect. Payments are based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.

Application Process Submitting your resume and GitHub links takes 20–30 minutes. Applications are reviewed continuously and shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps. Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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