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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Node.js, TypeScript, Rust)

Mercor · Chicago, IL · Collaborative engineering teams supporting platform and system objectives

Compensation

$45 – $65 /hr

Employment type

Full-time

Work setting

On-site

Location

Chicago, IL

Schedule

Day shift

Posted

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Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Node.js, TypeScript, Rust) role is listed as remote, with Chicago, Illinois shown as the listing location. Compensation is $45–$65 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The role leads delivery of scoped features and builds, tests, and maintains backend services, integrations, and APIs. It contributes to platform goals by integrating AI capabilities, improving application performance, and supporting secure, scalable systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead scoped feature delivery
  • design, develop, test, and maintain Node.js, TypeScript, and Rust services
  • build REST and GraphQL integrations
  • integrate AI/ML capabilities
  • contribute to solution design and code reviews
  • monitor performance and resolve defects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies
senior software engineer
backend
node.js
typescript
rust
rest apis
graphql
ai/ml
ci/cd
chicago il
mercor
$45–$65/hour
Work arrangement
  • Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote role with a 40-hour weekly commitment and work during weekdays; backend work spans Node.js, TypeScript, and Rust.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.

Additional details

Industry sector
56
Industry
Employment Placement Agencies
Occupation code
15-1252.00
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