Software Engineer (Swift)
Mercor is seeking experienced Swift developers with a robust background in software engineering and open-source contributions to support a cutting-edge AI research initiative in collaboration with a premier AI lab.
This role focuses on writing and reviewing comprehensive unit test suites for complex, production-grade Swift codebases, helping advance large-scale language models through high-quality software infrastructure.
About the Role
As part of this project, you will:
- Design, write, and review robust unit tests for high-complexity Swift codebases.
- Collaborate directly with AI researchers from world-leading labs.
- Work asynchronously with full flexibility to set your own hours.
- Commit 15–40 hours per week, depending on availability and performance.
You’re a Strong Fit If You:
- Have 2+ years of experience (professional or open-source) writing production-level Swift code.
- Are skilled in writing and maintaining unit tests in Swift, especially using XCTest or similar frameworks.
- Have contributed to complex open-source projects (this is essential).
- Are comfortable working in Dockerized environments and using containerization tools.
- Bonus: Experience with Python, Go, Java, or TypeScript is appreciated but not required.
Work Terms and Compensation
- Contractor Status: You’ll be engaged as an at-will contractor with Mercor.
- Weekly Payouts: Payments are processed via Stripe Connect based on hours logged.
- Competitive Hourly Rate: Compensation is tailored to your experience and location.
Why Join Mercor
- Work directly with top AI research labs at the forefront of innovation.
- Contribute to real-world, open-source projects with significant impact in the AI ecosystem.
- Build long-term relationships and gain access to ongoing AI-focused projects based on performance.
Application Instructions
- Include your GitHub profile in both your resume and the application form.
- Be prepared to walk through your open-source contributions in detail during the interview, which will focus entirely on your code.
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting elite professionals with high-impact AI initiatives. Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, we empower leading AI labs to move faster by pairing them with exceptional human talent.
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