First seen by our source: 19 days ago
Software Developer - AI Projects
@ Mercor
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Mercor is hiring software developers on a remote contract at $50 to $60 per hour, for 10 to 20 hours a week. The work is building, debugging, refactoring and reviewing code on a Mac to create training data for AI models. Candidates must own a Mac running macOS 15 or higher.
Pay:
$50–$60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Complete and narrate real software development tasks on a Mac
- Build, debug, refactor and review code for AI model benchmarking
- Use macOS developer tools such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal and Git
Requirements summary:
- Mac with Apple M-series or Intel processor on macOS 15 or higher
- Hands-on experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java or Go
- Master's studies or 2 to 3 years of experience plus a Bachelor's from a prestigious institution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- 2026-10-18
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- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 15 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred) |
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Mercor
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We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
Full company description
Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
- LinkedIn followers
- 654,507
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,250
- Reported office locations
- San Francisco, California 94105, US
- Business categories
- Employment
- Software
- Recruiting
- Data Collection and Labeling
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning
- Other recorded names
- Mercor
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 483,600,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,626 |
| View page |
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 Developers (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Complete and narrate real software development tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
- Build, debug, refactor, and review code to support AI model benchmarking and improvement.
- Work independently with clearly structured responsibilities, avoiding high pressure typical in internships or full-time roles.
- Utilize everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
- Hands-on experience with programming languages like Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go.
- Comfortable with developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Start Date
- Immediate start preferred
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume.
- Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
- Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.
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: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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