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Mercor · 2 weeks ago

Strategic Project Lead, Code

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $200K/yr
date2+ years exp

Mercor is a profitable Series C company at the intersection of labor markets and AI research, seeking a Strategic Project Lead, Code. This role involves leading large-scale technical projects, managing teams of engineers, and ensuring the smooth operation of AI training data pipelines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingEmploymentMachine LearningRecruitingSoftware
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Responsibilities

Design and build scalable pipelines and systems to manage large-scale AI data and model programs
Lead and manage teams of hundreds of contributors, ensuring alignment, throughput, and execution consistency
Define technical architecture and process flows for how data, code, and evaluation tasks move through systems
Write scripts, queries, and code to support performance monitoring, metrics, and quality control
Drive daily execution and unblock teams — from technical debugging to resource allocation
Interface with client engineering and research teams, translating high-level goals into executable workflows
Set up systems of accountability — metrics dashboards, feedback loops, and escalation paths
Continuously optimize for speed, quality, and cost, balancing technical precision with delivery pragmatism

Qualification

PythonSystems designTechnical leadershipCloud toolsData managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

2+ years as a software engineer, data science, or technical founder
Strong technical foundation — very comfortable with Python and knowledge of other popular languages like Javascript/Typescript, Go, etc
Familiarity with basic cloud or orchestration tools (AWS/GCP, containers, etc.)
Exceptional organizational and communication skills; thrives in ambiguity and complexity
High bias toward action — takes ownership and drives outcomes independently

Preferred

Experience leading large-scale data, RL, or AI operations
Understanding of system design, distributed workflows, or engineering at scale
Background in fast-paced environments (startups, consulting, or forward-deployed roles)
Fluency with modern AI concepts, including familiarity with AI agents and a strong eagerness to keep up with the latest research
Proven ability to work cross functionally with distributed engineering teams

Benefits

Aggressive bi-annual performance bonus
Generous equity (4-year vest)
$20K relocation bonus (Bay Area)
$10K housing bonus (within 0.5 miles of the office)
$1K monthly meals stipend
Free Equinox membership
Comprehensive health insurance

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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