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 Pythonsystems.
- Deep understanding of Pythonlanguage fundamentals.
- Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and modern Pythonbest practices.
Interview Process
- 90 minshuman interview focused on Python. No AI IDE allowed; LLMsand Stack Overflowpermitted.
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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