Remote Python Software Engineer
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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 data 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: 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.* Apply tot his job