Python Software Engineer - AI

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 SWEType: 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

• 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.