About the job
Join Mercor: Pioneering AI and Labor Market Integration
At Mercor, we operate at the forefront of labor markets and artificial intelligence (AI) research. Collaborating with esteemed AI laboratories and businesses, we deliver the invaluable human intelligence needed for AI evolution.
Our extensive network of talent trains cutting-edge AI models, similar to the way educators guide students—by imparting insights, experience, and context that coding alone cannot convey. Currently, over 30,000 experts in our network collectively generate more than $2 million daily.
Mercor is pioneering a new realm of work where expertise accelerates AI progress. To realize this vision, we seek an ambitious, dynamic, and dedicated team. You’ll collaborate with researchers, operators, and AI enterprises that are redefining societal systems.
As a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion, we maintain a five-day in-person work schedule at our new San Francisco headquarters.
Your Role
We are on the lookout for a product-focused Fullstack Software Engineer with robust technical expertise and a keen sense for product design. This position is perfect for individuals who relish taking ownership of user-facing features from conception to deployment, while possessing a deep understanding of the business and market dynamics that underpin their creations.
In this role, you will enhance core marketplace interfaces that influence how engineers discover Mercor, apply for opportunities, complete assessments, and ultimately earn income. Achieving success here requires sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the knack for delivering high-quality experiences swiftly without unnecessary complexity.
This is not a limited backend or frontend role; your responsibilities will span:
Frontend: React / Next.js, user journeys, UX nuances, performance, and refinement.
Backend: Python and Go services, APIs, data structures, and integrations.
Data: MongoDB and SQL, metrics, funnel analysis, and operational integrity.
By the end of the process, you will be matched with a team where you can make the greatest impact in one of the following areas:
Talent Platform Side – Developing next-gen tools that automate end-to-end recruitment, intelligently connect candidates to roles, and facilitate global hiring with seamless contracts and payments.
Applied AI/Human Data Side – Collaborating with top-tier AI researchers from leading labs like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to create post-training datasets that enhance foundational model capabilities.

