Software Engineer (Experience with Coding Agents)

Mercor

We hire for flexible part time roles.

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Exceptional Software Engineers (Experience Using Agents)

$70-$110 / hr

Hourly contract

Remote

$70-$110

per hour


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Mercor is seeking software engineers to support one of the world’s leading AI labs in building robust, high-performance systems that serve the needs of next-generation machine learning applications.

This role involves real-world engineering work—including environment configuration, database design, and the creation of scalable APIs and service layers that interface with advanced AI models.


You are good fit if you:

  • Have experience using coding agents as part of your software engineering workflow.
  • Have 3+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups, quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, or similarly demanding environments.
  • Have access to large codebases you own
  • Hold a Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
  • Have demonstrated success leading teams to build complex database schemas.
  • Possess expert-level proficiency in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
  • Are highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
  • Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Role Highlights

  • Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.
  • Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.
  • Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Role Start Date

  • This role will begin mid to late-September with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation and Legal Details

  • You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor
  • We will pay you out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Apply today and redefine digital creativity alongside groundbreaking AI technologies!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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Mercormercor.com

San Francisco–based AI talent platform connecting elite experts with leading AI labs for remote, paid contract work with weekly payouts.

Working Week

We hire for flexible part time roles.

Remote Working Policy

Remote-first contractor network with global projects, flexible schedules (often ~20 hours/week), and weekly payouts via Stripe Connect.

  • San Francisco, USA (HQ)
    HQ
  • Remote, Global
    Worldwide contractor network

Company Benefits

  • Transparent hourly rates on roles
  • Equipment allowance
  • High-impact work with top AI labs
  • Referral bonus program ($500/referral)

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • SQL
  • Coding agents
  • Database design
  • API development
  • SQL
  • Environment config
  • Scalable systems
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Codebase ownership

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