Lead Software 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: Contract

Compensation: $80–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the company's hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters, interviewers, and candidates.
• Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization , and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for interview feedback automation and quality improvements.
• Work with cross-functional partners including Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to deliver end-to-end product experiences.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools including Cursor , Claude Code , and Devmate to accelerate development velocity.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with object-oriented programming 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 modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor , Claude Code , Devmate , or similar AI coding assistants.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
• Experience with React ecosystem including Relay for data fetching.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models ( GPT-4o , Claude , etc.) into production applications.
• Experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems.
• Background in recruiting technology, HR systems, or enterprise productivity tools.
• Experience with the company's internal frameworks and development tools.
• Demonstrated experience shipping products through the complete development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Experience with interview scheduling systems, automation platforms, or workflow management tools.
• Knowledge of privacy-aware development practices and data handling for recruiting systems.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor , Paid weekly via Stripe Connect .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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