# Software Engineer, Applied AI
**Company:** [Mercor](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mercor)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $130K-$500K
**Skills:** Python, Go, Rust, AWS, GCP, Azure, APIs, Cloud, Integrations, Production Systems
**Posted:** 2026-05-03
> Builds and deploys custom integrations, APIs, and scalable solutions for enterprise clients using Mercor's AI platform. Requires strong engineering skills in modern languages and cloud environments, with customer-facing experience.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Embed with enterprise customers to understand technical requirements and business goals.
- Architect and implement custom integrations, APIs, and workflows on top of Mercor’s platform.
- Deploy scalable solutions in client environments and drive successful launches and expansions.
- Build internal tools and reusable components that accelerate future deployments.
- Translate ambiguous enterprise needs into clear technical plans and shipped systems.

## Requirements
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in at least one modern language (**Python**, **Go**, **Rust**, etc.).
- Experience building and deploying production systems in cloud environments (**AWS**/**GCP**/**Azure**).
- Comfort working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.

## Benefits
- Bi-annual performance bonus structure
- Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
- Up to $15k Relocation bonus
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
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