Call For Referral - AI Software Engineer (Remote | Freelance | $70 –$90/hr)

AI Developer is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: Call For Referral

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

A leading AI research initiative is seeking experienced Software Engineers to collaborate on a frontier project developing robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications. In this part-time, remote role, you’ll leverage coding agents (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, or similar) to complete realistic engineering tasks on production-grade codebases. You’ll contribute to evaluating, improving, and scaling intelligent code-generation systems designed to transform the software development process.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, real-world coding tasks using AI coding agents.
• Build, debug, and refactor production-level code across Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Review and validate AI-generated code for accuracy, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to benchmarking efforts that measure the capabilities of AI-driven programming tools.
• Work asynchronously with researchers and engineers to improve agentic coding workflows.

Requirements

• Fluency in at least one of: Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Proven experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience with open-source contributions or large-scale personal projects (preferably public on GitHub).
• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from a top institution in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent debugging skills, and a rigorous approach to problem-solving.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Must be currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand.

Workload and Schedule

Workload: Part-time, 10–20 hours per week (option to extend up to 40 hours). Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time. Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, with potential for extension based on performance.

Compensation & Contract Terms

Hourly Rate: $70–$90 USD/hour. Contract Type: Independent contractor. Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect.

Additional Information

Start Date: Early October (applications reviewed on a rolling basis). The Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.