Call For Referral - Freelance AI Engineer (Remote | $70 –$110/hr)

AI Engineer is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: Call For Referral

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Mercor is partnering with one of the world’s leading AI research labs to hire exceptional software engineers. The role involves contributing to building high-performance, production-grade systems that power next-generation machine learning applications. You will work on real-world engineering problems, including environment configuration, database architecture, API development, and service-layer integration with advanced AI models. This opportunity is ideal for top-tier engineers with hands-on experience using AI coding agents in their workflows and who thrive in fast-paced, technical environments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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 a 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.

Role Highlights

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).

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.

Additional Information

Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity.