Remote Backend Engineer for AI Projects

Mercor; United States; Remote; Full time

Job description

Overview

Join our Backend Engineer Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise. This is an open application for future contract opportunities that match your background and interests.

Once you complete your profile and pass our AI interview, you'll be eligible for relevant projects as they become available. We match experts to opportunities on a rolling basis.

Projects

Experts in our network contribute to:

• Training and evaluating AI models in Backend Engineering
• Creating tasks and deliverables based on real-world scenarios
• Providing domain-specific feedback to advance frontier AI research

Projects vary in scope and duration, with typical commitments ranging from 15-30 hours per week.

What we're looking for

• Professional experience in API development & microservices, database architecture & optimization, distributed systems
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

How it works

This is not a specific job posting. By applying, you're joining our Backend Engineer talent network.

• Apply once: Complete your profile by uploading your resume and confirming your work location.
• Get verified: We review your credentials and approve qualified experts.
• Stay connected: When projects need Backend Engineering expertise, we match you to opportunities based on your expertise and project needs.
• Start working: You will earn competitive rates while working remotely on your own schedule.