At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate AI-generated content and optimise search systems for better performance.
- Company: Join Mercor, a leading tech company backed by top investors.
- Benefits: Earn $80–$150/hour with flexible remote work options.
- Other info: Quick interview process with potential for immediate feedback and compensation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI research while working independently.
- Qualifications: Experience in production search systems and data infrastructure scaling.
The predicted salary is between 150 - 150 £ 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: Software Engineer — Agentic Search Systems
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in search systems to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Develop and optimize systems related to agentic search for improved performance and reliability.
- Scale data infrastructure to support modern search systems and enhance retrieval capabilities.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to quantify impact and improvements in search systems.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Experience shipping production search systems.
- Ownership of relevance or retrieval on systems used by real users.
- Ability to quantify impact and improvements in search systems.
- Experience building systems related to agentic search.
- Experience scaling data infrastructure for search systems.
Interview Process
- 25 mins conversational interview. No coding, no take-home.
- Follow-up with a paid 30-minute live conversation if interview stands out; $200 for your time.
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.
Search Systems 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.
