Senior SWE - AI Specialist

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

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

You must commit around 20 hours per week for 2–3 weeks, with promotion opportunities on the project. The vetting process includes a 30 minute AI interview and a paid SWE exercise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience at top US tech firms.
• Strong focus on improving model capabilities for complex SWE tasks.
• Comfort with contract roles and short engagement windows.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a senior SWE on a high-challenge AI lab project.
• Deliver quality software within a ~20 hours/week commitment.
• Assist in project vetting and future collaboration opportunities.

Skills

10+ years SWE 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