Software Engineer - Remote Only

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 III


Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
$100–$120/hour
Location:
US – Washington – Redmond (remote work options may be available for candidates located in the United States, depending on team needs and assignment requirements)
Role Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain software features and services aligned to project objectives.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and contribute to code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and non-production issues as needed.
• Collaborate with product, design, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver scoped outcomes.
• Participate in on-call or operational support processes if required for the assignment.
• Follow security, privacy, and engineering best practices applicable to the work.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience developing software in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Go).
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows (e.g., CI/CD).
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment.

Compensation & Legal

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