Software Engineer, Platform
Mercor
New York, NY · Posted November 1, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
...Backend Engineer At MercorAs a Backend Engineer at Mercor, you will build core platform systems that make our operations secure, reliable, and scalable. This role focuses on two critical areas: Contracts and Identity & Access.Contracts: Build the backend infrastructure...