Backend Developer | Java / Python | Banking

Senior Software Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $210/hr

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

Expert Senior SWE

Type

Contract

Compensation

$150–$210/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Evaluate and enhance AI model capabilities in complex SWE tasks.

Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality.

Develop benchmarks for assessing AI-generated solutions.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Shape model reasoning and elevate training data quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years of experience working at top US tech firms.

Passion for improving model capabilities in complex SWE tasks.

Interview Process

30 mins AI interview.

Asynchronous SWE exercise and project instructions quiz (2 hours total, paid $100 for completion).

Hourly contractor role.

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Excellent benefits.

Flexible, fully remote work environment.

Opportunity to work on challenging projects.

Supportive culture that values learning and growth.

Flexibility of working from home, with occasional in-person team gatherings.

Employer

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