About the 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, Full Stack (Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++)

Type

Contract

Compensation

$50–$65/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools using Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript to exercise frontier model capabilities end to end.
Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team.
Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification.
Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization.
Production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus working proficiency in a second language.
Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment.
Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up.
Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.

Compensation & Legal

W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

(Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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Resources & Support

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Requirements

Production Software Experience

3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software.

Programming Languages

Experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++, plus proficiency in a second language.

Full Stack Development

Hands-on experience across the stack including backend services, front-end frameworks, and cloud deployment.

Codebase Onboarding

Ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly.

Communication Skills

Strong written communication skills to explain complex technical decisions.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Remote Work

The position is fully remote.