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Lead Software Engineer | Up to $100/hr

Others Remote Vollzeit
ID: #14845
Posted: 2026-03-17
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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 anzeigen PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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