Software Engineer I - Entry Level

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.*