Software Developer - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

mercor; India; Remote; INR 5,340,000 - 6,674,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract position to build MCP servers in Python, integrate apps with RL Studio, and work across APIs, Docker, and Linux environments.

You will implement state management hooks, test locally, debug issues, and ensure deployments meet platform requirements. Remote work with flexible hours for global teams; experience with deployment pipelines and containerized environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills.
• Experience with APIs, backend systems, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Docker, Linux, and local testing workflows.
• Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.

Responsibilities

• Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP.
• Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio.
• Work with APIs, Docker, Linux environments, and service configuration.
• Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management.
• Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues.
• Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements.

Skills

Python

APIs

Backend

Docker

Linux

Local testing

Deployment pipelines

Tools

FastMCP

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: $40–$50/hour Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP .
• Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio .
• Work with APIs , Docker , Linux environments , and service configuration.
• Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management.
• Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues.
• Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Strong Python skills.
• Experience with APIs , backend systems, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Docker , Linux , and local testing workflows.
• Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.

Preferred

• Experience with FastMCP or similar frameworks.
• Experience integrating third-party apps or developer tools.
• Familiarity with web apps, databases, and containerized environments.