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Mercor

Software Engineer, Platform

Builds secure, scalable backend systems for contracts, payouts, fraud detection, and identity/access management on Mercor's AI platform. Requires 4+ years experience with production systems at scale and strong ownership.

130k – 500kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYBackend EngineeringOnsite4+ YOE
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust infrastructure for platform operations, including systems that support complex contract-related workflows, payouts, fraud, and more.
  • Work closely with engineering leads and cross-functional partners to translate operational needs into reliable, scalable backend services.
  • Improve security, reliability, and developer ergonomics across the systems that underpin Mercor's platform.
  • Contribute to a fast-moving engineering organization where strong backend engineers may flex across teams and high-priority platform initiatives.

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience building production systems at scale.
  • Experience with identity, access control, or enterprise access management systems is a strong plus.
  • Ability to work across ambiguous requirements and deliver practical, reliable systems quickly.
  • High ownership mindset and willingness to work on foundational problems that support many parts of the business.

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

Skills

Backend DevelopmentIdentity ManagementAccess ControlPostgresRedisAWSKubernetesPythonGoSecurityScalabilityFraud DetectionPayout Systems

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