Software Engineer

Job Description

Mercor is seeking experienced Go developers with a strong background in software engineering and open-source development to contribute to a cutting-edge AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading AI lab.

This role involves writing and reviewing comprehensive unit test suites for complex, production-grade Go codebases, supporting the advancement of large-scale language models through robust software quality infrastructure.

About the Role
In this project, you will:

Write and review comprehensive unit tests for high-complexity Go codebases.

Collaborate directly with AI researchers from some of the world’s top labs.

Work fully asynchronously, with the flexibility to set your own hours.

Commit 15–40 hours per week, depending on your availability and performance.

You’re a Strong Fit If You:
Have at least 2 years of experience (professional or open-source) writing Go code.

Are skilled in writing and maintaining unit tests in Go.

Have contributed to complex open-source projects (this is essential).

Are comfortable working in Dockerized environments and using containerization tools.

Experience with other languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript is a plus, but not required.

Work Terms and Compensation
Contractor Status: You will be engaged as an at-will contractor with Mercor.

Weekly Payouts: Payments are made via Stripe Connect based on hours logged.

Competitive Hourly Rate: Compensation is adjusted based on your experience and location.

Why Join
Collaborate directly with cutting-edge AI research labs.

Contribute to open-source projects with real-world impact on the AI ecosystem.

Opportunity for ongoing work and future AI-focused projects with Mercor based on performance.

Application Instructions
Include your GitHub profile in both your resume and the application form.

Be prepared to walk through your open-source contributions in detail during the interview, which will focus exclusively on your code.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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