Software Engineer I - Junior

About The Job

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

Software Engineer

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$80–$110/hour

Location

Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters, interviewers, and candidates.
• Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for interview feedback automation and quality improvements.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools including Cursor, Claude Code, and Devmate to accelerate development velocity.
• Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences that reduce manual coordinator interventions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Experience with scripting languages including Python, PHP, or JavaScript.Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.

Preferred

• Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Devmate, or similar AI coding assistants.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
• Experience with React ecosystem including Relay for data fetching.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models (GPT-4o, Claude, etc.) into production applications.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractorPaid weekly via Stripe Connect

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