Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

Mercor • United State
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Mercor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain complex Python systems for real-world environments. The ideal candidate will have experience working at top US tech firms and a proven track record in building production-grade Python systems. This is a contract position with a compensation of $100/hour.

Key Highlights
Develop and maintain complex Python systems
Collaborate with AI research teams
Work independently and asynchronously
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems
Design modular, testable codebases
Collaborate with AI research teams
Technical Skills Required
Python FastAPI Pydantic Unit/integration testing frameworks
Benefits & Perks
$100/hour compensation
Remote work
20 hours/week commitment

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: 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.

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