MacOS Developer - Fully Remote

Mercor; Greater London; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This contract role is remote and requires you to own a MacBook with an Apple M-series or Intel chip, running macOS 15+.

Immediate start and 10–20 hours per week are typical commitments. Your tasks include completing and narrating real software work to generate high-quality training data for AI models, plus building, debugging, refactoring, and reviewing code to benchmark and improve AI systems.

Qualifications

• MacBook or Mac required with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go.
• Experience with macOS tools: VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git.
• Pursuing or completed Master's, or 2–3 years relevant experience plus Bachelor's.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real software tasks on Mac to create AI training data.
• Build, debug, refactor, and review code for AI model benchmarking.
• Work independently with clearly defined responsibilities, avoiding high pressure.
• Use macOS tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and Git.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Swift

Java

Go

Education

Master's degree (pursuing or completed)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VS Code

Xcode

Terminal

Git

macOS

Job description

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 Developers (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real software development tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Build, debug, refactor, and review code to support AI model benchmarking and improvement.
• Work independently with clearly structured responsibilities, avoiding high pressure typical in internships or full-time roles.
• Utilize everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages like Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go.
• Comfortable with developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]