Software Engineer - Software Dev

• *About The Job
• *Mercor

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include

• *Benchmark**

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• *General Catalyst**

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• *Peter Thiel**

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• *Adam D'Angelo**

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• *Larry Summers**

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• *Jack Dorsey**

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• *Position:**

Software Engineer

• *Type:
• *Contract
• Compensation:
• $70–$95/hour
• *Location:
• *Remote
• *Role Responsibilities
• Design and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays.
• Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors.
• Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows.
• Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups.
• Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment.
• *Qualifications
• *Must-Have
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics.
• Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
• Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• *Preferred
• Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
• Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA).
• Experience integrating motion capture systems like Optitrack into control software.
• Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).
• Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools.
• Experience with cross-platform software development (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
• Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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