Java Software Developer | Up to $110/hr
• *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 D'Angelo ,
- *Larry Summers , and
- *Jack Dorsey .
- *Position Software Engineer
- *Type
- *Contract
- Compensation
- $80–$110/hour
- *Location
- *Remote
- *Role Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize the company's 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.
- Work with cross-functional partners including Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to deliver end-to-end product experiences.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools including Cursor, Claude Code, and Devmate to accelerate development velocity.
- *Qualifications
- *Must-Have
- Bachelor's 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.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- *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.
- Experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems.
- Background in recruiting technology, HR systems, or enterprise productivity tools.
- Experience with the company's internal frameworks and development tools.
- Demonstrated experience shipping products through the complete development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
- Experience with interview scheduling systems, automation platforms, or workflow management tools.
- Knowledge of privacy-aware development practices and data handling for recruiting systems.
- *Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor, Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
- *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
- *Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check https//talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to [email protected]
- PS Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.* , Apply To this Job