Software Engineer

1 week ago

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada Mercor Full time US$249,600 - US$312,000 per year

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:
Independent Contractor
Compensation:
$120–$150/hour
Location:
Remote
Duration:
Open-ended
Commitment:
20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze 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.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications
Must-Have

  • 3+ years of 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: astropy/astropy, django/django, matplotlib/matplotlib, pytest-dev/pytest, scikit-learn/scikit-learn, sphinx-doc/sphinx, sympy/sympy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
  • Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Start Date

  • Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

  • Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.
  • Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.
  • Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
  • Typical response time: within one week of submission.

Resources & Support

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