Software Engineer

About The JobMercor 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: Senior Open Source Engineer Type:ContractCompensation:$150/hourLocation:RemoteRole Responsibilities

• Author and manage Pull Requests (PRs) to integrate new code into large, complex open-source codebases.
• Evaluate and enhance AI model training through active contributions to open-source repositories.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality and model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and deliver impactful code.
• Shape the future of open-source projects by providing structured feedback and innovative solutions.

QualificationsMust-Have

• Strong ability to author and manage Pull Requests (PRs).
• Demonstrated experience with significant GitHub contributions.

Preferred

• 3+ years as a Software Engineer.

Start Date

• Immediately

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
• 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.