MacOS Developer - Fully Remote | Up to $60/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 Developers (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real software development tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Build, debug, refactor, and review code to support AI model benchmarking and improvement.
• Work independently with clearly structured responsibilities, avoiding high pressure typical in internships or full-time roles.
• Utilize everyday developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages like Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go.
• Comfortable with developer tools on macOS such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
• Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.