Software Engineer I - Entry Level

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: Full-time
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance **AI-powered interviewing tools** and automation systems to optimize the hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using **React** and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters, interviewers, and candidates.
• Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling, **AI transcription/summarization**, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with **AI/ML teams** to integrate **GPT-4o** and other **AI technologies** for interview feedback automation and quality improvements.
• Leverage **AI-powered development tools** including **Cursor**, **Claude Code**, and **Devmate** to accelerate development velocity.
• Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences that reduce manual coordinator interventions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• **Bachelor's degree** in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• **4+ years** of software engineering experience with object-oriented programming languages such as **Java**, **C++**, or **C#**.
• Experience with scripting languages including **Python**, **PHP**, or **JavaScript**.
• Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as **React**, **Vue**, or similar modern **JavaScript frameworks**.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.

Preferred

• Experience working with **AI-powered development tools** such as **Cursor**, **Claude Code**, **Devmate**, or similar **AI coding assistants**.
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