Systems Engineer - AI CLI Tools

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.Position: Software EngineerType: Freelance | Compensation: $75–$80/hour | Location: Remote | Duration: 1–2 weeks | Commitment: 15–40 hours/week | Start Date: ImmediateRole ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and compare the performance of AI-powered CLI coding agents on real-world infrastructure debugging tasks.Solve TerminalBench tasks using AI CLI agents to diagnose and fix failing systems.Write bash scripts to address root causes and ensure they survive service restarts.Diagnose broken systems inside Docker containers involving databases, TLS, pipelines, and more.Compare and rank agents' approaches after each task to inform product decisions.Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours.QualificationsMust-Have3+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on debugging of systems and infrastructure.Strong bash/shell scripting proficiency.Experience with Docker and containerization.Skills in infrastructure and systems debugging with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, nginx, TLS, systemd, and log analysis.Familiarity with version control workflows (Git, PRs, issue tracking).PreferredExperience with AI coding tools like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.J-18808-Ljbffr