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Mercor · 1 month ago

Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Junior / Senior)

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
money$80/hr - $80/hr
date2+ years exp

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. They are seeking experienced software engineers to enhance the performance and reliability of AI-generated technical content, focusing on backend systems and documentation standards.

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Responsibilities

Review and validate AI-generated API documentation, guides, and design notes
Identify edge cases, implementation gaps, and inaccuracies in technical outputs
Suggest or write improved code snippets and documentation content
Assess model responses for correctness, clarity, and utility in real-world development
Provide structured feedback on input validation and error handling logic

Qualification

Backend developmentProgramming languagesTechnical documentationInput validationAnalytical skillsWritten communication

Required

2+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on backend or systems work
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
Prior experience writing or maintaining technical documentation or API guides
Strong understanding of input validation, defensive programming, and software design patterns
Excellent written communication and analytical skills

Company

Mercor

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Mercor is an AI-based hiring platform that improves the recruitment process by matching talent with opportunities tailored to their skills.
dateFounded in 2023
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://mercor.com

H1B Sponsorship

Mercor has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$483.6M
Key Investors
FelicisBenchmarkGeneral Catalyst
2025-10-27Series C· $350M
2025-02-20Series B· $100M
2024-09-19Series A· $30M

Leadership Team

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Adarsh Hiremath
Co-Founder / CTO
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