Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python Engineers (Code Agent Experience)

Engineering • Hourly Contract • Remote (US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand) • $70-$90/hr

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NeonLabs is referring seasoned engineers to Mercor for this frontier AI lab engagement. Mercor is supporting a frontier AI lab that relies on experts who can pair coding agents with deep language expertise to ship reliable software.

You will use tools like Codex or Claude Code to execute realistic development tasks on live codebases while documenting agent performance and fixes.

What You'll Do

The Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python Engineers (Code Agent Experience) role is a remote contract position paying $70-$90/hr. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

• Tackle production-grade tickets across Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python services using advanced code agents.
• Diagnose agent missteps, apply manual fixes, and capture precise notes on failure modes.
• Contribute pull requests, tests, and documentation that keep complex systems stable.
• Share qualitative feedback that helps the AI lab evolve its coding agent workflows.

What Sets You Apart

• Track record of shipping software with coding agents embedded in your workflow.
• Fluency in at least one of Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python for production systems.
• Public open-source contributions or robust personal projects hosted on GitHub.
• STEM degree from a leading university in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.

Engagement Snapshot

• Schedule: 10-20 hours per week to start with the ability to ramp toward 40 hours.
• Duration: Minimum 2-week sprint with opportunities for extensions.
• Compensation: - USD per hour paid weekly via Stripe Connect as an independent contractor.
• Start: Early October intake with rolling reviews of qualified applicants.

Apply today to blend code agents with expert engineering judgment and accelerate AI-powered development with Mercor.