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 Developers (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Complete and narrate real software development tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models .
Build, debug, refactor, and review code to support AI model benchmarking and improvement.
Work independently with clearly structured responsibilities, avoiding high pressure typical in internships or full-time roles.
Utilize everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code , Xcode , Terminal , Git , and package managers.
Qualifications
Must-Have
MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher.
Hands-on experience with programming languages like Python , JavaScript/TypeScript , Swift , Java , Go .
Comfortable with developer tools on macOS such as VS Code , Xcode , Terminal , Git .
Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Start Date
Immediate start preferred
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume.
Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.
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