PHP Developer

Fuku; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer, Full Stack for remote engagement. You will build and ship full-stack applications across Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript, and integrate model APIs with telemetry and evaluation harnesses.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years shipping production software, strong frontend and backend capabilities, and the ability to onboard quickly to new codebases. This contract role requires reliable 40 hours/week and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated professional experience building and shipping production software at a top-tier organization.
• Proficiency in at least one language from the stack (Python/Java/Rust/C#/C++/TypeScript) and working knowledge of a second language.

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 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.

Skills

Production software

Full-stack development

Strong communication

Codebase onboarding

Tools

Python

Java

Rust

C#

C++

TypeScript

React

Databases

Cloud deployment

Job description

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 — India

Type: Contract

Compensation: $25–$30/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 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.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.