Data Engineering Specialist - Fully Remote

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: Data Engineer (Coding Agent Experience) Type: Contract Compensation: $80/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Use frontier AI coding agents to complete and evaluate complex data engineering tasks. Review model-generated implementations …

Our engineering team is dedicated to building robust, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems. You will work alongside senior developers to architect and deploy high-quality code. We emphasize continuous learning, peer code reviews, and staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, JS, Java, etc.).
• Understanding of software development life cycles and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.