Python Developer

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Python Developer to support an AI research lab. This contract role involves configuring development environments and reviewing Python projects on GitHub, offering flexible weekly hours. Candidates should have strong expertise in Python and excellent communication skills, with the opportunity for competitive pay.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industry experience with Python.
• Ability to set up development environments efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Configure development environments and manage dependencies for Python projects.
• Review pull requests on GitHub to ensure Python proficiency.
• Participate in a 2-week trial period for mutual fit assessment.

Skills

Python

Setting up development environments

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GitHub presence

Job description

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Head of Sourcing @ Mercor | Founder's Office

We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source Python projects. Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases. This is a remote, flexible role.

Job requirements

• Expertise in Python, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with setting up development environments.
• High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• (Strongly Preferred) Active GitHub presence with recent commits.

More details about the role

• This project involves reviewing Python pull requests on GitHub. Python proficiency is essential.
• There is a 2-week trial period to assess mutual fit, with potential extension based on performance.
• You will commit between 20-40 hours per week. Hours are fully flexible and remote.

Role Logistics

• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
• You will be an independent contractor working through Mercor.
• The pay range is listed for US-based candidates but rates are competitive globally.

About Mercor

• Based in San Francisco, CA.
• Specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs.
• Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Software Development

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