Expert Senior SWE

HumanitApp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a senior software engineer to contribute to a highly challenging AI lab project. The role is a 2-3 week contract and requires about 20 hours per week.

Pay ranges from $150 to $210 per hour, depending on geography and experience. Successful contributors may be considered for future Mercor projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience at top US tech firms.
• Experience contributing to challenging AI/model-related SWE tasks.
• Willingness to commit around 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work on a highly challenging AI lab project as a senior SWE.
• Contribute to model capabilities and complex software tasks.
• Potential promotion opportunities on future Mercor projects.

Skills

10+ years US tech experience

Job description

Mercor is recruiting expert US/Europe-based senior SWEs for a highly challenging project with a leading foundational model AI lab.

You are a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of experience working at top US tech firms


• Are passionate about improving model capabilities at complex SWE tasks

About the role

• You must be able to commit around 20 hours per week for this role


• This contract is expected to last 2-3 weekss and includes promotion opportunities within the project


• Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

Vetting process

• 30 minute AI interview


• Asynchronous SWE exercise and project instructions quiz (2h total, paid $100 for completion)

Pay and legal status

• This role will pay $150-210/h depending on geography and experience-level

AI evaluation

Compensation context

The listing states $150 - $210 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

• You must be able to commit around 20 hours per week for this role