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Software Developer - AI Projects in London, United Kingdom

Mercor

  • RemoteWork from anywhere
  • Full-timeStandard weekly hours
  • ContractFixed-term or freelance

$50 - $60 per hour

London, United Kingdom

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 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.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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