Software Engineer - India
Other
other
$20 - $45
3 Aug 2025
About the job
Mercor is partnering with leading AI labs to recruit **skilled Software Engineers** for cutting-edge research initiatives. These projects focus on **writing and reviewing full unit test suites** for complex open-source codebases across a variety of languages and frameworks.
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### About the Role
This project involves:
- Writing and reviewing comprehensive unit tests for high-complexity code repositories.
- Interfacing directly with leading AI researchers from top-tier labs.
- Working fully asynchronously, on your own schedule.
- A commitment of 15–40 hours/week depending on your availability and performance.
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### You’re a Strong Fit If You:
- Have 2+ years of experience (professional or open-source) in Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python or Go.
- Have hands-on experience writing unit tests in at least one of the above languages.
- Have contributed to complex open-source projects (strong experience required).
- Are comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments.
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### Work Terms & Compensation
- Contractor Status: You’ll be an _at-will_ contractor to Mercor.
- Flexible Pay: Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect, based on logged hours.
- Competitive Hourly Rate: Adjusted to your location and experience.
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### Why Join?
- Direct collaboration with AI labs at the forefront of research.
- Work on high-impact codebases influencing major projects.
- Opportunity to extend into future AI collaborations with Mercor, based on performance.
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### Application Instructions
- Please include your GitHub profile in both your resume and the application form.
- Your interview will exclusively focus on your open-source contributions — be prepared to discuss them in detail.

