Senior Software Engineer
Mercor is a talent platform connecting engineers with top AI research labs. This role focuses on active open-source contributions and integrating code into complex repositories. The candidate will work asynchronously to improve model training data and outputs. It is a contract position requiring strong proficiency with GitHub and PR management.
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Experience
3+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Remote, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Mercor is a talent platform connecting engineers with top AI research labs. This role focuses on active open-source contributions and integrating code into complex repositories. The candidate will work asynchronously to improve model training data and outputs. It is a contract position requiring strong proficiency with GitHub and PR management.
TAL's take
High-profile investor base and clear focus on AI infrastructure work, though the role is contract-based.
Role requirements and responsibilities are clearly defined around open source contribution and AI research collaboration.
Must haves
- Strong ability to author and manage Pull Requests (PRs).
- Demonstrated experience with significant GitHub contributions.
Tools and skills
About the company
Venture-backed startup with high-profile investors, but lacks the scale and established engineering brand of Tier 1.
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