Python Engineer - AI Systems

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: Hourly Contractor
Compensation: $85–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and configure robust, high-performance systems for next-generation machine learning applications.
• Design and implement scalable APIs and service layers interfacing with advanced AI models.
• Configure environments and design databases to support real-world engineering work.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure system robustness and performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of elite software engineering experience in top-tier technology startups or similar environments.
• Highly skilled in Python.
• Experience with open-source contributions or large codebases.
• Computer Science or related degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
• Expert-level proficiency in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

20 mins initial screening
Technical interview
Final interview with the team

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.