Senior Software Development Engineer | Upto $115/hr
Company: Mercor
Location: Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-03-11
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 IV – Data Collection and Engineering
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$85–$115/hour
Location:
Redmond, WA
Commitment:
Full-time
Role Responsibilities
- Develop software to integrate cutting-edge prototype devices into the data collection platform.
- Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of the data collection process.
- Deploy, test, and evaluate upgrades to the data collection platform.
- Build and maintain systems for monitoring system health and data validation.
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to promote best practices and resolve issues.
- Work onsite to debug problems and perform root cause analyses.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of professional programming experience.
- Full stack software development experience.
- Proficiency in Python, Linux, and shell scripting.
- Experience with cross-platform distributed (RESTful) systems.
- CI/CD experience with Github or GitLab.
Preferred
- Experience with hardware multimedia sensors.
- Knowledge of audio, image, and video formats.
- Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases.
- Knowledge of React or similar frontend frameworks.
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration.
Compensation & Legal
- W-2 employment provided by Cincinnatus.
- Compliance with California and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
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