Equity Program Manager - Fully Remote | Upto $200/hr

Mercor · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Experience5–8 yrs
  • SalaryDisclosed
  • Work moderemote
  • Posted23 Sept 2026
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About Mercor

Mercor is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in technology software. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • compensation architecture
  • equity program management

The role

A total rewards program manager at a technology talent marketplace designs compensation architecture, manages equity programs, and applies pay equity and benchmarking methodology. The role also develops compensation philosophy and plan governance for global workforces.

Full job description

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: Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$200/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Build salary bands, leveling frameworks, and job architecture from the ground up.Own an annual compensation cycle, including merit planning, promotion decisions, and bonus programs.Benchmark against a peer set and defend to a skeptical exec team.Design incentive structures that are simple, credible, and behavior-changing.Manage equity programs, including option and RSU programs, grant guidelines, and pool planning.Work through 409A valuations, plan governance, and grant administration at a venture-backed company.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Depth in compensation design & architecture or equity program management.

Preferred

Experience in compensation philosophy, benchmarking methodology, pay equity, and pay transparency.Compensation design for a global or contractor workforce at scale.Benefits program design, HRIS, and compensation tooling.Executive compensation, plan governance, or equity through IPO readiness.

Interview Process

Short screen followed by a paid conversation about a live question.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractorPaid for each engagement

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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