Contract Python Software Engineer

Mercor • United State
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AI Summary

Mercor is seeking a skilled Python Software Engineer to develop and maintain complex production-grade Python systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with modern Python tooling and best practices. The role involves collaborating with leading AI research labs to improve AI model training and evaluation.

Key Highlights
Develop and maintain complex Python systems
Collaborate with leading AI research labs
Work independently and asynchronously
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems for real-world environments
Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices
Optimize performance through profiling and memory management in Python
Collaborate with leading foundational model AI labs to improve AI model training and evaluation
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance
Technical Skills Required
Python FastAPI Pydantic
Benefits & Perks
Remote work
$100/hour compensation

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: Python SWE

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 such as FastAPI and Pydantic.
  • Optimize performance through profiling and memory management in Python.
  • Collaborate with leading foundational model AI labs to improve AI model training and evaluation.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Experience working at top US tech firms.
  • Proven track record with complex Python systems.
  • Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
  • Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and modern Python best practices.


Interview Process

  • 90 mins human interview focused on Python. No AI IDE allowed; LLMs and Stack Overflow permitted.


Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor
  • Paid $100/hour


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
  • 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.

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