Lead Software Engineer | $100/hr Max
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 like FastAPI and Pydantic .
- Optimize Python performance through profiling and memory optimization techniques.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve model training and evaluation.
- Work independently to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Experience working at top US tech firms.
- Proven track record with complex Python systems.
- Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
- Experience with modular, testable codebases using modern Python practices.
Interview Process
- 90 mins technical interview focused on Python . Feedback within two weeks.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor , Paid $100/hour
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:
- 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.
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