Lead Software Engineer

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, develop, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Python code for controlling complex hardware systems, including wind tunnel fan arrays and associated mechanical components.
• Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance and precision, including PWM control for fan motors and actuators.
• Develop software to program and generate a variety of airflow conditions, including laminar, turbulent, gradient, and time-varying flows.
• Create and manage control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers, lift systems, and multi-channel spatial audio ( HOA ) setups.
• Integrate data from motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack ) for real-time tracking and system alignment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability and reliability of all lab equipment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proven professional experience in Python programming with a strong emphasis on hardware control, lab automation, or robotics.
• Solid understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
• Strong foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

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 (e.g., 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 ).

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