Software Dev Engineer

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

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $80–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces.
• Build and maintain backend services for interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization , and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for feedback automation.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools like Cursor , Claude Code , and Devmate to accelerate development.
• Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences to reduce manual interventions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with languages such as Java , C++ , or C# .
• Experience with scripting languages including Python , PHP , or JavaScript .
• Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React , Vue , or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex challenges.

Preferred

• Experience with AI-powered development tools like Cursor , Claude Code , or Devmate .
• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models like GPT-4o .
• Experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems.
• Background in recruiting technology or HR systems.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor , Paid weekly .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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