Software Engineer I - Junior Level

**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:** **Full\-time** **Compensation:** **$80–$110/hour** **Location:** **Remote** **Role Responsibilities** * Develop and enhance AI\-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the hiring infrastructure. * Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters, interviewers, and candidates. * Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization, and automation workflows. * Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT\-4o and other AI technologies for interview feedback automation and quality improvements. * Leverage AI\-powered development tools including Cursor, Claude Code, and Devmate to accelerate development velocity. * Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate\-driven experiences that reduce manual coordinator interventions. **Qualifications** **Must\-Have** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * 4\+ years of software engineering experience with object\-oriented programming languages such as Java, C\+\+, or C\#. * Experience with scripting languages including Python, PHP, or JavaScript. * Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks. * Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges. **Preferred** * Experience working with AI\-powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Devmate, or similar AI coding assistants. * Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns. * Experience with React ecosystem including Relay for data fetching. * Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models (GPT\-4o, Claude, etc.) into production applications. **Compensation \& Legal** * Hourly contractor * Paid weekly via Stripe Connect **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/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.* ,