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# AI Software Developer

- **Company:** Mercor, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $228,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Scripting, ReactJS, Backend, Api Design, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ai-software-developer-san-francisco-ca--052c23a8-7db8-4860-8c08-654349e57b6c

## About the Role

Must-Have

 * 6+ years of professional experience building and shipping production software.
 * Deep production experience in at least one of Python, Java, Rust, C#, or C++.
 * Hands-on ownership across the stack: backend service and API design, a modern front-end framework (React or equivalent), data modeling, and cloud deployment.
 * Ability to onboard onto an unfamiliar codebase and deliver working code quickly.
 * Strong written communication skills., Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Data Modeling, Documentation Models, Identify Issues, Java, Legal, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Research Laboratory, Rust Programming Language, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Telemetry, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills

## Description

* Build and ship full-stack applications, services, and internal tools in Python, Java, Rust, C#, C++, or TypeScript to exercise frontier model capabilities.
 * Integrate pre-release model APIs into working software, including tool interfaces, evaluation harnesses, and telemetry.
 * Diagnose and document model and integration failure modes, translating engineering observations into clear written feedback for the research team.
 * Prototype quickly against shifting requirements, delivering working increments with limited up-front specification.
 * Collaborate with the engineering manager and other engineers to maintain consistency in code quality, architecture, and technical documentation., PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.


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