Software Engineer Expert
Resume Not done Resume Not done Domain Expert Interview CORE Not done Work Authorization Not done All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice 1. Applicant pay shown: $40 - $50 / hour.
- Platform
- Mercor
- Fit category
- Software engineering
- Remote/location
- Remote
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $40 - $50 / hour
- Eligibility
- Remote, work authorization mentioned
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 1, 2026
Current application
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What this role involves
Resume Not done Resume Not done Domain Expert Interview CORE Not done Work Authorization Not done All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice 1. Role Overview We’re hiring Software Engineers to build and ship apps for Mercor’s RL Studio platform. The role involves developing MCP servers and sometimes BUAs, integrating real software into sandbox environments, and ensuring apps are stable, testable, and production-ready. 2. What You’ll Do Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio Work with APIs, Docker, Linux environments, and service configuration Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements 3.
Requirements
- Hands-on technical experience relevant to the listed engineering domain
- Ability to evaluate technical outputs or build domain-specific AI training data
- Comfort completing Mercor application steps and any role-specific assessment
Best for
- Engineers with hands-on experience in the listed stack or specialty
- Technical reviewers comfortable checking correctness and edge cases
- Applicants who can complete role-specific technical assessments
Skip this if...
- You need guaranteed acceptance, guaranteed work, guaranteed pay, or guaranteed hours
- You are not comfortable with Mercor's application, assessment, or independent-contractor terms.
- You require H-1B or STEM OPT support and the live listing still says those candidates are not supported.
Application tips
- Prepare concise proof of relevant professional experience before starting the application flow.
- Verify the live Mercor listing before applying because availability, pay, and eligibility can change.
- Read any location, work-authorization, and assessment requirements before applying.