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Performance Engineer (C++, Python, Rust) Type: Contract Compensation: $70-$110/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to improve ...

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Performance Engineer (C++, Python, Rust) Type: Contract Compensation: $70-$110/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to close ...

Contribute to systems written primarily in Rust. * Work with system-level concerns including ... to developer tooling, internal platforms, or infrastructure-layer components. Benefits * Remote ...

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - ENTRY LEVEL Location: Minnetonka, MN | Hybrid Schedule: Full-Time Salary ... Certification Bonus * Hybrid / Remote Culture These benefits not only enhance the overall ...

Software Engineer

Lowell, MA · On-site +1

$96K - $154K/yr

Java / Rust programming experience; professional or academic experience is required * Knowledge of ... For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based ...

CIVIL ENGINEER - ENTRY LEVEL Location: Minnetonka, MN | Hybrid Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range ... Certification Bonus * Hybrid / Remote Culture These benefits not only enhance the overall ...

Design and implement a Rust-based chip simulator, building a cycle-accurate model of our custom ... Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi ...

Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96K - $154K/yr

Java / Rust programming experience; professional or academic experience is required * Knowledge of ... For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based ...

Distributed Systems Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$125K - $250K/yr

Our office is in NYC and working in person in NY is our strong preference, but we're open to remote ... You will be responsible for building Rust-based rollup nodes and sequencers to deliver zero ...

Experience in golang, python, or rust * Familiarity with cryptography or crypto-L2s * Exposure to devops, statistics, and system architecture While helpful, we don't require you to have experience ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level remote rust developer in the United States is $100,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Remote Rust Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,265 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

AI Performance Engineer - C++ Expert

Mercor

New York, NY • Remote

$70 - $110/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

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: Performance Engineer (C++, Python, Rust)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Guide research and engineering teams to improve AI model performance in systems-level optimization.
  • Design challenging tasks across specializations and write accurate solutions to performance engineering problems.
  • Evaluate performance engineering tasks and provide clear, written technical feedback.
  • Develop guidelines and rubrics to assess systems design quality across AI workloads.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 2+ years of experience in performance engineering or low-level optimization.
  • Expertise in C++, Python, or Rust with familiarity in the others.
  • Proven track record of performance improvements on production systems.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to engage for 40 hours/week during weekdays.

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
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.