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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: Software Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $100/hour Location: Remote Duration: 1 month Commitment: 20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems for real-world environments.
- Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices like FastAPI, Pydantic, and unit/integration testing frameworks.
- Optimize performance through profiling and memory optimization in Python.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training quality and model outputs.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Proven track record of building and maintaining complex Python systems.
- Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals, including decorators, generators, async/await, and context managers.
- Experience designing modular, testable codebases with modern Python tooling.
Interview Process
- 90 mins human interview centered on Python.
- Feedback within two weeks.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- $100/hour based on experience
Application Process (Takes 20--30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

