Open Source Applied Engineer Talent Network
Mercor is seeking an exceptional open source contributor with deep expertise in Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript to collaborate on high-impact projects with global reach. Applicant pay shown: $100 - $150 / hour.
- Platform
- Mercor
- Fit category
- Software engineering
- Remote/location
- Remote
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $100 - $150 / hour
- Eligibility
- Remote worldwide
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 15, 2026
What this role involves
Mercor is seeking an exceptional open source contributor with deep expertise in Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript to collaborate on high-impact projects with global reach. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong command of core programming fundamentals and a proven track record of consistent, high-quality contributions to leading open-source repositories. Design and oversee the creation of evaluations for a wide range of coding tasks across multiple languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C. Develop test cases to accurately assess system performance in diverse engineering scenarios. Analyze system behavior on real-world user use cases to uncover strengths and improvement areas. A strong GitHub (or similar) presence with frequent, high-quality contributions to top open-source projects in the last 12 months. You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
Location / eligibility
Remote worldwide. Listed location: Remote. Some opportunities are country-, credential-, tax-, or work-authorization-specific. Check the current Mercor page before applying.
Requirements
- Mercor is seeking an exceptional open source contributor with deep expertise in Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript to collaborate on high-impact projects with global reach. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong command of core programming fundamentals and a proven track record of consistent, high-quality contributions to leading open-source repositories.
- You're a great fit if you have:
- Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Deep familiarity with widely-used libraries, frameworks, and tools in your language(s) of choice.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working within distributed, asynchronous teams.
Best for
- Professionals with direct experience relevant to Open Source Applied Engineer Talent Network
- Design and oversee the creation of evaluations for a wide range of coding tasks across multiple languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C.
- Mercor is seeking an exceptional open source contributor with deep expertise in Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript to collaborate on high-impact projects with global reach. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong command of core programming fundamentals and a proven track record of consistent, high-quality contributions to leading open-source repositories.
Skip this if...
- You do not have direct experience relevant to open source applied engineer talent network
- You cannot meet the current location, eligibility, or availability requirements shown on Mercor
- You need guaranteed acceptance, work, pay, hours, or project duration
Application tips
- Prepare for the listed role-specific steps: General Interview; Open source contributor.
- Do not share confidential employer, client, patient, deal, or research information.
- Verify the current Mercor page before applying because availability, pay, eligibility, commitment, and duration can change.
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