Remote ML role pays for real AI coding agent experience
Mercor is hiring remote contract engineers to test and improve advanced AI coding models. The pay is listed as about $85 per hour, or $400 for each accepted task. After ramp-up, a typical task is expected to take 2 to 3 hours.
The work involves using to complete and judge realistic and AI engineering tasks. It includes reviewing code for model training, , MLOps, and , then finding bugs, slow parts, and edge cases. The role also compares results from multiple .
Applicants need at least 2 years of professional engineering experience, experience with production ML systems or AI products, and regular use of tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, or Gemini CLI. Experience deploying systems to production is treated as a strong plus.
Key points
- The role is remote, hourly, and contract-based.
- Pay is listed as about $85 per hour, or $400 per accepted task.
- Regular use of Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, or Gemini CLI is part of the desired profile.
- The work focuses on finding bugs, bottlenecks, and edge cases in AI-generated engineering work.
- Production deployment experience is considered a standout qualification.