Strategic Project Lead, Code+ at Mercury

San Francisco, California, United States

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$120,000 – $200,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

2+ years as a software engineer, data science, or technical founder
Strong technical foundation — very comfortable with Python and knowledge of other popular languages like Javascript/Typescript, Go, etc
Familiarity with basic cloud or orchestration tools (AWS/GCP, containers, etc.)
Exceptional organizational and communication skills; thrives in ambiguity and complexity
High bias toward action — takes ownership and drives outcomes independently
Hands-on leader: builds and executes alongside the team
Systems thinker: sees how technical and human components connect
Operator at heart: thrives under pressure, drives clarity, and closes loops
Builder mentality: improves what’s working and scales it fast

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable pipelines and systems to manage large-scale AI data and model programs
Lead and manage teams of hundreds of contributors, ensuring alignment, throughput, and execution consistency
Define technical architecture and process flows for how data, code, and evaluation tasks move through systems
Write scripts, queries, and code to support performance monitoring, metrics, and quality control
Drive daily execution and unblock teams — from technical debugging to resource allocation
Interface with client engineering and research teams, translating high-level goals into executable workflows
Set up systems of accountability — metrics dashboards, feedback loops, and escalation paths
Continuously optimize for speed, quality, and cost, balancing technical precision with delivery pragmatism

Skills

Software Engineering

Systems Design

Project Management

People Leadership

AI Data Pipelines

Workflow Architecture

Scalable Systems

Technical Leadership

Operational Systems

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

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision

Custom equipment setup

401(K) matching

12+ weeks paid parental leave

Book budget

Wellness benefits

Grocery budget

Paid lunch

Personalized callsign

Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.

Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.

Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.

The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.

Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.

The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.

Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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