Software Developer

Mercor; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A tech marketplace connecting AI experts is seeking experienced software engineers to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. The role allows for remote work with flexible scheduling, requiring expertise in Python API development. Candidates must have a proven contribution history to open-source projects and be prepared for a workload of 10-20 hours a week, with potential to scale up to 40 hours. This is an independent contractor engagement with hourly compensation paid weekly.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year of professional software engineering experience in a fast-paced or technically demanding environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Python API development and structured testing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and resolve software issues drawn from large open-source codebases.
• Write test and validate code solutions that address specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
• Implement and refine APIs, database structures and backend components supporting AI workflows.
• Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.

Kenntnisse

Python API development

Debugging complex systems

Analytical written communication

Tools

GitHub

Stripe Connect

Jobbeschreibung

Mercor is seeking experienced software engineers to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next‑generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues derived from major open‑source repositories through hands‑on coding, debugging and validation. It’s an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to cutting‑edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve software issues drawn from large open‑source codebases
• Write test and validate code solutions that address specific bugs or system inefficiencies
• Implement and refine APIs, database structures and backend components supporting AI workflows
• Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues

Ideal Qualifications

1 year of professional software engineering experience in a fast‑paced or technically demanding environment

Proven contribution history to one or more of the following open‑source repositories is a must :

• astropy/astropy
• django/django
• matplotlib/ matplotlib
• pytest‑dev/pytest
• scikit‑learn/scikit‑learn
• sphinx‑doc/sphinx
• sympy/sympy

Advanced proficiency in Python API development and structured testing

Excellent analytical written and communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems

Residency in one of the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

More About the Opportunity

Fully remote and asynchronous; complete work on your own schedule.

Expected workload : 10‑20 hours per week with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours

Duration : open‑ended engagement with potential for long‑term collaboration

Project start date : mid to late October (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Compensation & Contract Terms

Independent contractor engagement through Mercor

Hourly compensation paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods

Application Process

Submit your résumé and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions.

Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.

Typical response time: within one week of submission.

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations.

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Thousands of professionals across domains such as engineering, research, law and creative services have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1