GenAI Software Engineer - Remote | Upto $65/hr

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring a Software Engineer, Full Stack, for a remote contract role. The candidate will work across Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, and TypeScript to build full-stack applications and internal tools while integrating model APIs and telemetry.

You will collaborate with the research team and maintain code quality, architecture, and documentation, with a 40-hour work week. Candidates should have 3+ years production software experience, proficiency in at least two languages, and hands-on stack

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional production software experience.
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++ and another language.
• Backend, APIs, frontend, databases, and cloud deployment experience.
• Onboard unfamiliar codebases quickly with minimal ramp-up.
• Demonstrable career progression.
• Available for 40 hours/week on weekdays.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools in Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript.
• Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
• Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating observations into feedback for the research team.
• Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification.
• Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain code quality, architecture, and documentation.

Skills

3+ years exp

Full-stack

Python

Java

Rust

C#

C++

React

Cloud deployment

Strong communication

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 Engineer, Full Stack (Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$65/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools in Python , Java , Rust , C# , C++ , or TypeScript that exercise frontier model capabilities end to end.
• Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
• Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team.
• Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification.
• Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation.

Qualifications Must-Have

• 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a recognized, top-tier organization.
• Production experience in at least one of Python , Java , Rust , C# , or C++ , plus working proficiency in a second language.
• Hands-on experience across the stack: backend services and APIs, a modern front-end framework ( React or equivalent), relational or document databases, and cloud deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly with minimal ramp-up.
• Demonstrable career progression.
• Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly.

Compensation & Legal

• W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.