About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Based in San Francisco, Mercor is backed by top investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Details

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.
• Evaluate and optimize Python language features such as decorators, generators, and async/await.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model training and evaluation processes.
• 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 in building production-grade Python systems.
• Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and unit/integration testing frameworks.

Interview Process

• 90-minute technical interview centered on Python.
• Feedback provided within two weeks.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor position.
• $100/hour based on experience.

Application Process

• Upload your resume.
• Participate in an AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit the application form.

Resources & Support

• For interview process details and platform information, visit: Mercor Talent Resources
• For help or support, contact: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.