MacOS AI Dev Contractor (Remote, 10-20h/wk)

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This remote contract role requires you to own a MacBook and commit to 10–20 hours per week, earning $50–$60 per hour. An immediate start is preferred.

You will tackle real software development tasks, narrate your work, and help build AI model benchmarks using macOS tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and Git. Ideal candidates have Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go experience, plus a Master's or

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent with strong computer science fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution is preferred.
• Hands-on macOS development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real software development tasks on your Mac to create 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 internships or full-time roles.
• Utilize everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Swift

Java

Go

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution

Tools

VS Code

Xcode

Terminal

Git

Job description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This remote contract role requires you to own a MacBook and commit to 10–20 hours per week, earning $50–$60 per hour. An immediate start is preferred.

You will tackle real software development tasks, narrate your work, and help build AI model benchmarks using macOS tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and Git. Ideal candidates have Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go experience, plus a Master's or