Python Developer - Hardware Control
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: $70–$95/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays.
- Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors.
- Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows.
- Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups.
- Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics.
- Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
- Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
- Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA).
- Experience integrating motion capture systems like Optitrack into control software.
- Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).
- Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools.
- Experience with cross-platform software development (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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. ,
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Python Developer - Hardware Control
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: $70–$95/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays.
- Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors.
- Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows.
- Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups.
- Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics.
- Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
- Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
- Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA).
- Experience integrating motion capture systems like Optitrack into control software.
- Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).
- Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools.
- Experience with cross-platform software development (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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. ,