Software Developers (Must own MacBook)

Mercor; India; A distancia; INR 6.468.000 - 7.761.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercor is seeking software developers who own a MacBook to support a research-focused AI project. This is an hourly contract with remote work and a commitment of 10–20 hours per week.

You will contribute by building, debugging, refactoring, and reviewing code on macOS, using languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go. You will narrate your work to generate high-quality training data for advanced AI models.

Formación

• Own a MacBook or Mac with Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, macOS 15+
• Hands-on with one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go)
• Familiar with macOS tooling: VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, package managers
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters, or 2–3 years experience + Bachelor from a prestigious institution
• Ability to explain reasoning clearly and communicate well

Responsabilidades

• Complete and narrate real software development tasks on Mac to create high-quality training data for AI models
• Build, debug, refactor, and review code with structured responsibilities
• Start immediately and work ~10–20 hours per week

Conocimientos

MacBook ownership

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Swift

Java

Go

Excellent communication

Educación

Masters in CS or related field

Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution

Herramientas

VS Code

Xcode

Terminal

Git

Package managers

Descripción del empleo

Software Developers (Must own MacBook)

Company: Mercor

Compensation: $50-$60 per hour

Commitment: Hourly contract

Location: Remote

Referral Reward: Earn up to $240 per successful referral

Referral Link: https://t.mercor.com/WWKOF

Role Overview

Mercor is looking for software developers with 2-3 years of professional coding experience, or currently enrolled postgrad Computer Science students, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real development workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

Qualifications

• Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
• Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go)
• Comfortable with everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
• Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Details

Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week

• Responsibilities include completing and narrating real software development tasks (building, debugging, refactoring, reviewing code) on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
• Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
• Immediate start preferred

Contract and Payment Terms

You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.