Senior Software Engineer
About the role
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.
- Evaluate and optimize Python language features like 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 mins technical interview centered on Python.
- Feedback provided 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
Senior Software Engineer
About the role
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.
- Evaluate and optimize Python language features like 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 mins technical interview centered on Python.
- Feedback provided 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,