Senior Software Development Engineer

About this role

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


Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$70–$95/hour
Location:
Remote
Role Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays.
• Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors.
• Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows.
• Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups.
• Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics.
• Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
• Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
• Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA).
• Experience integrating motion capture systems like Optitrack into control software.
• Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such a...