Python Engineer – AI Systems

Python Engineer – AI Systems role at Mercor .

Base pay range: $85.00/hr – $120.00/hr.

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: Software Engineer
• Type: Hourly Contractor
• 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

• 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 minutes initial screening
• Technical interview
• Final interview with the team

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Software Development

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