Remote Software Engineer - US - AI Trainer ($50-$85 per hour)
Remote Software Engineer - US - AI Trainer ($50-$85 per hour)
Mercor • Cypress, California, US
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Mercor is partnering with leading AI labs to recruit
skilled Software Engineers
for cutting-edge research initiatives. These projects focus on
writing and reviewing full unit test suites
for complex open-source codebases across a variety of languages and frameworks.
### About the Role This project involves : - Writing and reviewing comprehensive unit tests for high-complexity code repositories. - Interfacing directly with leading AI researchers from top-tier labs. - Working fully asynchronously, on your own schedule. - A commitment of 15–40 hours / week depending on your availability and performance.
### You’re a Strong Fit If You : - Have 2+ years of experience (professional or open-source) in Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python or Go. - Have hands-on experience writing unit tests in at least one of the above languages. - Have contributed to complex open-source projects (strong experience required). - Are comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments.
### Work Terms & Compensation - Contractor Status : You’ll be an _at-will_ contractor to Mercor. - Flexible Pay : Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect, based on logged hours. - Competitive Hourly Rate : Adjusted to your location and experience.
### Why Join? - Direct collaboration with AI labs at the forefront of research. - Work on high-impact codebases influencing major projects. - Opportunity to extend into future AI collaborations with Mercor, based on performance.
### Application Instructions - Please include your GitHub profile in both your resume and the application form. - Your interview will exclusively focus on your open-source contributions — be prepared to discuss them in detail.