Software Developer (Python/JS/Go/Swift, macOS), AI Lab Research Project (Remote, Part-time, $50–$60/hr) — Mercor via AI Gig Scout

Software Developers (Must own MacBook) — Mercor via AI Gig Scout

Pay: $50–$60/hr · Location: Remote · Type: Part-time

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Role Overview:

Mercor is looking for software developers with 2-3 years of professional coding experience, or currently enrolled postgrad Computer Science students, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real development workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

Qualifications:

Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.

Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go)

Comfortable with everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers

Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution

Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Details:

Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week

Responsibilities include completing and narrating real software development tasks (building, debugging, refactoring, reviewing code) on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models

Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles

Immediate start preferred

Application and Onboarding Process:

Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills

Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role

You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps

Requirements

Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.

Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go)

Comfortable with everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers

Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution

Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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