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Software Engineer Intern

Mercor · Engineering

Pay
$40 – $75 per hour
Where
San Francisco
Posted
Aug 4

Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human expertise and frontier models. Millions of domain experts on the platform are paid over $4 million per day to train frontier AI models. Mercor's APEX benchmark family measures AI's real-world impact on professional work. Mercor Enterprise brings this same infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies: helping companies capture how their best people actually work, translating that expertise directly back into agents.

Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.

What they want

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field (graduating 2026–2028).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or JavaScript.
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms
  • Curiosity and passion for AI and startups
  • Excited to work in person and thrive in a fast-paced environment

What you get

  • Mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Work on real, high-impact projects.
  • $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
  • Free Equinox membership
  • Team events and offsites.
  • Potential full-time return offer.