Principal Software Engineering Lead

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 IV – Data Collection and Engineering
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85–$115/hour
Location: Redmond, WA
Commitment: Full-time

Role Responsibilities

• Develop software to integrate cutting-edge prototype devices into the data collection platform.
• Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of the data collection process.
• Deploy, test, and evaluate upgrades to the data collection platform.
• Build and maintain systems for monitoring system health and data validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to promote best practices and resolve issues.
• Work onsite to debug problems and perform root cause analyses.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of professional programming experience.
• Full stack software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Linux, and shell scripting.
• Experience with cross-platform distributed (RESTful) systems.
• CI/CD experience with Github or GitLab.

Preferred

• Experience with hardware multimedia sensors.
• Knowledge of audio, image, and video formats.
• Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration.

Compensation & Legal

• W-2 employment provided by Cincinnatus.
• Compliance with California and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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.