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 Python systems.
• Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and modern Python best practices.
Interview Process
• 90 mins human interview focused on Python. No AI IDE allowed; LLMs and Stack Overflow permitted.
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:
[email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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