Java Software Developer

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Software Engineer
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $80$110/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces for recruiters interviewers and candidates.
• Build and maintain backend services supporting interview scheduling AI transcription/summarization and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for interview feedback automation and quality improvements.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools including Cursor Claude Code and Devmate to accelerate development velocity.
• Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences that reduce manual coordinator interventions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of software engineering experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java C or C#.
• Experience with scripting languages including Python PHP or JavaScript.
• Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React Vue or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.

Preferred

• Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor Claude Code Devmate or similar AI coding assistants.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
• Experience with React ecosystem including Relay for data fetching.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models (GPT-4o Claude etc.) into production applications.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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