Process
The management side people don't know anything and are still conducting interviews. I don't know how they are doing this. They should not be part of the company. My suggestion is to not interview here.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Mercor Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Mercor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral17%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Mercor's Software Engineer interview process in India.
Mercor Work Experiences
4.0
Exciting tech ownership, but lacking recognition
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New Delhi
July 27, 2026
Pros: Ownership;
tech;
bleeding edge of LLM training.
Cons: recognition
transparency
pay hike
promotion
5.0
Flexible schedule but concerns over AI reliance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bauchi, Bauchi
July 1, 2026
Pros: • Flexible schedule
• No commuting
• Better work-life balance
Cons: It can make mistakes or provide inaccurate information.
• There may be privacy concerns depending on how it’s used.
• Some tasks still require human judgment.
• Overreliance on AI can reduce critical thinking or skill development.
1.0
Mediocre leadership
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
January 8, 2026
Pros: High pay, great benefits, comped Ubers, and food.
Cons: Horrible WLB, bad leadership, and a mediocre company future
- 4.0Exciting tech ownership, but lacking recognitionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew DelhiJuly 27, 2026Pros: Ownership; tech; bleeding edge of LLM training.Cons: recognition transparency pay hike promotion
- 5.0Flexible schedule but concerns over AI relianceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBauchi, BauchiJuly 1, 2026Pros: • Flexible schedule • No commuting • Better work-life balanceCons: It can make mistakes or provide inaccurate information. • There may be privacy concerns depending on how it’s used. • Some tasks still require human judgment. • Overreliance on AI can reduce critical thinking or skill development.
- 1.0Mediocre leadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAJanuary 8, 2026Pros: High pay, great benefits, comped Ubers, and food.Cons: Horrible WLB, bad leadership, and a mediocre company future
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