Strategic Project Lead, Code

Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day. Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters. Role Overview: We’re looking for a Strategic Project Lead, Code — someone with software engineering experience who wants to take ownership of large-scale technical projects that blend engineering, systems design, and people leadership. You’ll lead projects involving hundreds of engineers and contributors, building the technical and operational systems that keep massive AI training data pipelines running smoothly. You’ll architect workflows, implement the right processes, and lead execution alongside a team of talented operators and technical leads while building relationships with the world’s leading researchers at foundation model companies. This role combines technical design, systems thinking, and high-stakes delivery — ideal for an engineer who thrives on both building and leading.