Software Developer | $150/hr Remote

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Software Developer (Active Open Source Github Contributor)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $120–$150/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Open-ended engagement with potential for long-term collaboration

Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyse and resolve software issues drawn from large open-source codebases.
• Write, test, and validate code solutions that address specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
• Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows.
• Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.

Requirements:

• Strong professional software engineering experience in a fast-paced or technically demanding environment.
• Proven contribution history to one or more of the following open-source repositories (will be validated)
• Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems.

Application process: (Takes 20 min)

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
3. Submit form