Open Source Contributor
Job Summary
Mercor is seeking experienced developers with a proven record of open-source contributions to join a high-quality global network of engineers supporting AI data and enterprise software infrastructure projects.
This opportunity is designed for developers who are deeply engaged in the open-source ecosystem and have a passion for backend architecture scalable systems and reliable software engineering.
Key Responsibilities
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Design challenging coding problems with clear input/output specs constraints and explicit function signatures.
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Develop complete mini-repos including:
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Problem statement
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Reference solution
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Comprehensive unit tests (1020 cases)
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Executable test runner
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Implement clean production-quality code aligned strictly with test expectations.
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Write high-coverage tests covering edge cases invalid inputs and performance constraints.
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Ensure full executability with no missing dependencies configuration issues or signature mismatches.
Requirements
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3 years of backend development experience in one or more of the following languages: Rust C C COBOL Java Ruby PHP Python TypeScript Go C# JavaScript
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Familiarity with Docker and basic CI/CD workflows (e.g. GitHub Actions or similar tools)
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Strong understanding of clean code modular design and performance optimisation
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Comfortable working with Git-based collaboration (PRs issues reviews)
Role Details
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Expected commitment: 1020 hours/week
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High-impact contributions to globally visible projects