Sr. Software Engineer | $100/hr Job at Mercor, New York, NY

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  • Mercor
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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: support@mercor.com

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

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, For contractors, Summer work

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