Software Developers (Must own MacBook)
- Pay: $50 to $60 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Oct 18, 2026
In short
Mercor is hiring 2 freelance Software Developers for a remote research project with an AI lab. You can earn 50 to 60 USD per hour working 10 to 20 hours per week on your Mac.
What you will do
- Build, debug, refactor, and review code on your Mac
- Narrate your development tasks to create training data for AI models
- Complete a brief paid assessment during the hiring process
What you need to apply
- Own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor running macOS 15 or higher
- Have 2 years of professional coding experience, or be pursuing or have completed a Masters degree
- Know programming languages like Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go
- Use macOS developer tools including VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers
- Communicate clearly in writing and speech while explaining your reasoning
Who can apply
This remote freelance role is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. Both experienced professionals and students may apply.
My tip
We advise you to prepare for a quick 3-minute conversation with an AI interviewer right after submitting your resume.