AI Software Engineer - Remote Work

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: Contract Compensation: $80–$110/hour Location: Remote; MPK if possible for those who want to be onsite Role Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using React/TypeScript and Python. • Leverage LLM-based coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude to accelerate development velocity. • Quickly iterate on new product ideas, going from 0 to 1 in short timeframes. • Build robust APIs and integrate with various internal and external systems. • Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Plotly, D3, or Streamlit. • Develop AI-native applications, engineer prompts, and work with LLM APIs. Qualifications Must-Have • 3+ years of experience building web applications with React/TypeScript and Python or similar technologies. • Demonstrated experience using LLM-based coding tools to accelerate development. • A track record of rapidly prototyping and shipping products. • Proficiency in API design, systems integration, and data visualization. • Strong proficiency in Python. • Experience building AI-native applications, prompt engineering, or working with LLM APIs. • Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar agentic frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.). • Prior experience building workforce management, scheduling, or operations platforms. Compensation & Legal • Hourly contractor • Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,