This is a Software Engineer I - Entry Level role with Mercor based in AU Mercor Role Seniority - junior More about the Software Engineer I - Entry Level role at Mercor 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: Independent Contractor Compensation: $80–$110/hour Location: Remote Duration: Open-ended Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Analyze and resolve software issues from large open-source codebases. Write, test, and validate code solutions addressing specific bugs or system inefficiencies. Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows. Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance. Qualifications Must-Have 1 years of professional software engineering experience. Proven contribution history to open-source repositories like astropy/astropy, django/django, matplotlib/matplotlib, pytest-dev/pytest, scikit-learn/scikit-learn, sphinx-doc/sphinx, sympy/sympy. Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing. Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills. Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Start Date Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview Process Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions. Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps. Typical response time: within one week of submission. Compensation & Legal Independent contractor engagement through Mercor. Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect. Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions. Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps. 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. , Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Analyzing software issues Writing and testing code ⚙️ Implementing APIs and backend components Key Strengths Software engineering experience Open-source contributions Python proficiency Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
