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Posted May 26, 2026

Software Engineer - Software Dev

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• *About The Job • *Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include • *Benchmark** , • *General Catalyst** , • *Peter Thiel** , • *Adam D'Angelo** , • *Larry Summers** , and • *Jack Dorsey** . • *Position:** Software Engineer • *Type: • *Contract • Compensation: • $70–$95/hour • *Location: • *Remote • *Role Responsibilities • Design and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays. • Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors. • Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows. • Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups. • Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment. • *Qualifications • *Must-Have • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field. • Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics. • Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles. • Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques. • Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • *Preferred • Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation. • Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA). • Experience integrating motion capture systems like Optitrack into control software. • Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). • Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools. • Experience with cross-platform software development (Windows, macOS, Linux). • *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form • Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] • PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. , Apply tot his job Apply To this Job