Software Engineer - Fully Remote

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:
Contract
Compensation:
$180/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
~20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

• Improve CI performance, reliability, and observability to enhance infrastructure velocity.
• Build runner autoscaling and system hardening for scalable systems.
• Implement alerting and notification systems to increase visibility into CI pipelines and failures.
• Enhance CLI usability and discoverability to streamline developer workflows.
• Manage and optimize SaaS tools and configurations for efficient procurement and vendor inventory.
• Build reusable Pulumi modules and service templates to standardize infrastructure practices.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with backend systems, infrastructure, or developer tooling.
• Familiarity with at least one relevant area: CI/CD systems, CLI tooling, SaaS/IT systems, or Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and systems thinking.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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