Software Engineer (Mid-level) at Mercury

San Francisco, California, United States

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$130,000 – $500,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, Recruiting, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong coding fundamentals in at least one modern language (Python, Go, Rust, etc.)
Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Familiarity with APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
Bias toward ownership, curiosity, and asking the right questions
Ability to break down ambiguity and ship simple solutions to complex problems

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend APIs, services, and infrastructure
Collaborate across the stack with product and design to ship features quickly
Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to documentation
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and retros
Solve real-world customer problems under real-world constraints
Contribute to core systems that power training, evaluation, and scaling for leading AI labs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend APIsScalable ServicesInfrastructureSystem DesignProduction CodeCode QualityScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $130K - $500K.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills are required for this Software Engineer role?

Required skills include strong coding fundamentals in at least one modern language like Python, Go, or Rust; understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems; and familiarity with APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms like AWS/GCP.

What is the company culture like at Mercor?

Mercor has a small, product-driven engineering team that moves fast while upholding high standards for code quality, scalability, and simplicity; the team is profitable and growing rapidly by hiring exceptional people.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a generous equity grant vested over 4 years and a $20K relocation bonus if moving to the Bay Area.

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$146.8MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees