AI Summary
Mercor is seeking a freelance Python Engineer to develop and validate coding benchmarks for AI research labs. The engineer will work independently and asynchronously to improve AI systems. The project lasts 1 month with 15-20 hours/week commitment.
Key Highlights
Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python
Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours
Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Remote work
Flexible hours
Competitive hourly rate ($80-$120/hour)
Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Job Description
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 Engineer
Type: Freelance
Compensation: $80–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 month
Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories.
- Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification.
- Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution.
- Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity.
- Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility.
- Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to improve AI systems.
Must-Have
- 3–10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or applied data scientist.
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.
- Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail.
- Immediate
- Independent contractor
- Daily payment via Stripe Connect
- Upload resume
- AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Brief assessment testing real-world coding ability, technical depth, and debugging approach
- Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
- 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
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