MacOS Developer - Fully Remote

Mercor; Maharashtra; Remote; INR 6,510,000 - 7,812,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor seeks software developers to perform real software development tasks on a Mac, delivering high-quality training data for advanced AI models. This remote contract role requires building, debugging, refactoring, and reviewing code to support AI benchmarking and improvements.

You will work independently, using macOS tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and Git while aiming for 10–20 hours per week. Ideal candidates have hands-on programming in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, and

Qualifications

• MacBook or Mac with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+ or higher.
• Hands-on programming with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go.
• Familiar with macOS developer tools: VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git.
• Pursuing or recently completed Master's; or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from prestigious institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Swift

Java

Go

MacBook

macOS 15+

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VS Code

Xcode

Terminal

Git

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