At a Glance
- Tasks: Use cutting-edge AI coding agents to tackle complex machine learning challenges.
- Company: Join a leading AI research lab backed by top investors like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey.
- Benefits: Earn $85/hour with flexible remote work and competitive compensation per task.
- Other info: Quick application process with daily reviews; get support anytime via email.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the AI field while working with elite talent and innovative technology.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of ML engineering experience and familiarity with AI coding tools required.
The predicted salary is between 85 - 85 £ per hour.
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: ML Engineer (Coding Agent Experience)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Use frontier AI coding agents to complete and evaluate complex machine learning and AI engineering tasks.
- Review model-generated implementations involving model training, inference systems, MLOps, and LLM applications.
- Identify bugs, edge cases, performance issues, and failure modes.
- Compare outputs from multiple frontier models and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
- Apply professional engineering judgment to realistic ML engineering scenarios.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- ~2+ years of professional machine learning engineering experience.
- ~ Experience building production ML systems, model deployment infrastructure, LLM applications, or AI-powered products.
- ~ Regular use of AI coding agents such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, or similar tools.
- ~ Ability to evaluate model-generated machine learning implementations and technical tradeoffs.
Preferred
- ~ Experience deploying ML systems to production.
Compensation & Legal
- ~$400 per accepted task
- ~ Compensation is tied to accepted work.
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: 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.
Machine Learning Engineer - Fully Remote in London employer: Mercor
At Mercor, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Remote Backend Engineer, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere while collaborating with cutting-edge AI technology, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to competitive compensation and a supportive environment makes Mercor an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in the tech industry.
