Python Software Engineer - AI

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company is based in San Francisco and has notable investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Location: Remote

Salary: $100/hour

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems for real-world environments.
• Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices such as FastAPI and Pydantic.
• Optimize performance through profiling and memory management in Python.
• Collaborate with leading foundational model AI labs to improve AI model training and evaluation.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Requirements

• Experience working at top US tech firms.
• Proven track record with complex Python systems.
• Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and modern Python best practices.

Additional Information

• The role is a 1-month contract at $100/hour, remote, with a commitment of 20 hours/week.
• The interview process involves a 90-minute human interview focused on Python, with no AI IDE allowed but LLMs and Stack Overflow permitted.
• Application involves uploading a resume, completing an AI interview based on the resume, and submitting a form.
• Support and resources are available at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome and support can be reached at support@mercor.com.
• Applications are reviewed daily, and candidates are encouraged to complete all steps to be considered.