Java Backend Engineer

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
Type:Full-time
Compensation:$80–$110/hour
Location:Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI-powered interviewing tools and automation systems to optimize hiring infrastructure.
• Implement frontend experiences using React and related frameworks to create intuitive user interfaces.
• Build and maintain backend services for interview scheduling, AI transcription/summarization, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate GPT-4o and other AI technologies for feedback automation.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Devmate to accelerate development.
• Support autonomous scheduling improvements and candidate-driven experiences to reduce manual interventions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Experience with scripting languages including Python, PHP, or JavaScript.
• Proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex challenges.

Preferred

• Experience with AI-powered development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or Devmate.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design patterns.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and experience integrating language models like GPT-4o.
• Experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems.
• Background in recruiting technology or HR systems.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor, Paid weekly.

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.