Mercornew this weekExpert Senior SWE
Good fit for: software engineers, developers, and programmers.
Listing verified on the platform’s official board. Last checked September 25, 2026.
Mercor is recruiting expert US/Europe-based senior SWEs for a highly challenging project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
You are a good fit if you:
- Have **10+ years of experience** working at top US tech firms
- Are passionate about improving model capabilities at complex SWE tasks
About the role
- You must be able to commit **around 20 hours per week** for this role
- This contract is expected to last 2-3 weekss and includes promotion opportunities within the project
- Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor
Vetting process
\- 30 minute AI interview
\- Asynchronous SWE exercise and project instructions quiz (2h total, paid $100 for completion)
Pay and legal status
- **This role will pay $150-210/h depending on geography and experience-level**
Applying via Mercor: Mercor pays twice a week once you are hired and billing work. Sign-up is free; expect a resume upload and an AI interview before matching.
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