AI & ML Software Engineer

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 Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using React/TypeScript and Python . Leverage LLM-based coding tools like Cursor , Copilot , and Claude to accelerate development velocity. Quickly iterate on new product ideas, going from 0 to 1 in short timeframes. Build robust APIs and integrate with various internal and external systems. Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Plotly , D3 , or Streamlit . Build AI-native applications , engineer prompts, and work with LLM APIs . Qualifications Must-Have 3+ years of experience building web applications with React/TypeScript and Python or similar technologies. Demonstrated experience using LLM-based coding tools to accelerate development. A track record of rapidly prototyping and shipping products. Proficiency in API design , systems integration, and data visualization. Strong proficiency in Python is a primary requirement for this role. Preferred Experience building AI-native applications , prompt engineering, or working with LLM APIs . Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar agentic frameworks ( LangChain , AutoGen , CrewAI , etc.). Prior experience building workforce management, scheduling, or operations platforms. Compensation & Legal W-2 employment provided by Cincinnatus. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are structured, role-based positions. 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.