Python Backend Developer - AI

Mercor WorkFromHome

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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 Details

Position: Python Engineer

Type: Freelance

Compensation: $80–$120 per hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 month

Commitment: 15–20 hours per 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.

Qualifications

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.

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor
Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process

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