AI Engineer (Remote | Up to $85/hr)

• Design and implement scalable APIs, databases, and system architectures that interface with advanced AI models.
• Configure environments and optimize pipelines for real-world ML applications.
• Lead or contribute to the development of complex database schemas and data-driven workflows.
• Use AI coding agents effectively as part of your software engineering process.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to improve automation, reasoning, and performance in software systems.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentation.

This opportunity is ideal for top-tier engineers who have hands-on experience using AI coding agents in their workflows and thrive in fast-paced, technical environments., * 3+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier startups, quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, or similarly demanding environments.

• Proven experience using AI coding assistants or agents as part of your engineering workflow.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field from a top university in the U.S., Canada, or U.K.
• Expertise in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and database structuring.
• Strong knowledge of scalable system design and cloud-based architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, technical rigor, and communication skills.
• Access to large codebases you've personally developed or maintained is a strong plus.

• Commitment: 10-20 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 40 hours.
• Duration: Minimum 1-2 months, with extension opportunities based on performance.
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous - work at your own pace.
• Start Date: Mid to late September (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).

5. Compensation & Legal Terms

• Hourly Rate: $70-$110/hour (based on experience and expertise).
• Classification: Independent Contractor (via Mercor).
• Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect for approved hours worked.

Mercor is partnering with one of the world's leading AI research labs to hire exceptional software engineers who will contribute to building high-performance, production-grade systems that power next-generation machine learning applications. In this role, you'll work on real-world engineering problems - from environment configuration and database architecture to API development and service-layer integration with advanced AI models.