Open Source Engineer for AI Projects

Mercor • montreal, qc • Posted June 01, 2026

Position Overview

Join Mercor as an Open Source Engineer working on groundbreaking AI projects. This remote contract role is valued at $150 per hour and starts immediately.

In this Senior Open Source Engineer position, you will manage Pull Requests and contribute to open-source codebases that enhance AI model training. Collaborating with top-tier research teams, your work will improve model outputs through effective coding practices. Your significant GitHub experience will help bring innovative ideas to shape influential projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and author Pull Requests for complex coding efforts
• Enhance AI training through active open-source engagement
• Collaborate with research teams for better data quality
• Meet deadlines while working asynchronously on deliverables
• Provide feedback to influence the future of open-source

Requirements:
• Proven ability to manage Pull Requests effectively
• Significan...