Remote Engineering Jobs & Projects
Mercor’s engineering roster includes flexible contracts and full-time roles for software developers, DevOps experts, and systems engineers working alongside frontier AI teams. Browse curated openings that combine competitive pay with remote-first collaboration.
Featured remote engineering roles
Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python Engineers (Code Agent Experience)
Pair coding agents with expert reviewers to ship production-ready fixes for a frontier AI lab. Strong multi-language experience with Rust or TypeScript earns premium rates.
Software Developer (Active GitHub Contributor)
Diagnose and resolve real issues across open-source repositories, operating as an independent contractor who keeps critical projects running.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Automate observability, incident response, and capacity planning for Mercor partners scaling globally distributed services.
Backend Engineering Specialist
Curate datasets, evaluate LLM outputs, and extend backend services that power AI-assisted tooling for enterprise clients.
Platform Engineer
Design and maintain the infrastructure runway for fast-growing platforms, owning deployment, scaling, and reliability playbooks.
Mechanical Engineer (AI Workflow Evaluator)
Create benchmark scenarios and score AI workflows that simulate high-stakes hardware engineering tasks.
How to stand out for remote engineering roles
- Showcase production wins: link to shipped services, OSS pull requests, or infrastructure improvements with measurable impact.
- Highlight remote collaboration skills: note async communication workflows, on-call rotations, and documentation habits.
- Call out AI tooling experience: many Mercor roles pair engineers with AI-assisted workflows; mention prompts, agents, or internal automation you’ve deployed.
- Map time zones and availability: include your working hours and preferred cadence so distributed teams can slot you into existing rotations.
Resources for remote engineers
Level up your search with guides and toolkits from NeonLabs:
- Weekly Frontier AI Hiring Report — the latest Mercor engineering drops.
- Remote Offer Benchmarks — compare compensation across roles and regions.
- Tools Library — automation, portfolio, and productivity tools remote devs rely on.
Remote engineering FAQ
Do Mercor partners hire internationally?
Most engineering contracts are open to North America and Europe, with several opportunities for Australia and New Zealand talent. Check the location notes inside each listing.
Are these roles contract or full-time?
Mercor curates both. Weekly sprint projects start at 10-20 hours and can scale to full-time retainers if teams expand. Each listing notes the engagement type.
How fast can I start?
Engineering candidates with strong portfolios can move from introduction to kickoff in under two weeks, especially for contract roles that rely on hands-on coding assessments.