Python Developer - Fully Remote Upto 100/hr - mercor

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: Python SWE 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 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 .

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 FastAPI , Pydantic , and modern Python best practices.

Interview Process

• 90 mins human interview focused on Python . No AI IDE allowed; LLMs and Stack Overflow permitted.

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: https://talent.docs. mercor .com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@ mercor .com

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

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