Role Overview
Mercor is hiring a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer /hr Hourly. This is a contract role. Part of Mercor's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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: Software Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $180/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: ~20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Improve CI performance, reliability, and observability to enhance infrastructure velocity.
- Build runner autoscaling and system hardening for scalable systems.
- Implement alerting and notification systems to increase visibility into CI pipelines.
- Enhance CLI usability and discoverability to streamline developer workflows.
- Manage and optimize SaaS tools and configurations for efficient procurement and inventory.
- Build reusable Pulumi modules and service templates to standardize infrastructure practices.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Experience with backend systems, infrastructure, or developer tooling.
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems, CLI tooling, SaaS/IT systems, or Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and systems thinking.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Infrastructure Engineer /hr Hourly position at Mercor?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mercor. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
What does a Infrastructure Engineer /hr Hourly at Mercor earn?
Mercor has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Infrastructure Engineer /hr Hourly role at Mercor posted?
This role was posted on April 3, 2026 (78 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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