Performance Engineer (C++, Python, Rust)
Mercor
$70 – $110/hour · as listed
Join a leading AI research lab as a Performance Engineer, where you'll optimize code across C++, Python, and Rust to support advanced generative AI development. This advanced-level position focuses on low-level systems optimization, ensuring efficient performance for large-scale machine learning infrastructure. You'll work directly with cutting-edge GenAI projects, tackling complex technical challenges that require deep expertise in systems-level programming and performance tuning.
This is a US-based remote opportunity suited for experienced engineers who excel at writing optimized, production-grade code. The role operates on an hourly basis at $70–$110/hour for a 40-hour weekly commitment. Ideal candidates bring proven experience in performance engineering, proficiency across multiple systems languages, and the ability to work independently on technical initiatives within a fast-moving AI research environment.
From the listing: Mercor marketplace · hourly · 40h/week. Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced Large Language Models. # 1\. Overview We're seeking talented Performance Engineers with deep expertise in low-level systems optimization — specifically C++, Python, and Rust — to bring hands-on technical excellence and elevate the quality of
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