Python Software Engineer (Docker required)

Python Software Foundation; California (MO); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Python Software Engineer to support a leading AI research lab. This remote role focuses on configuring development environments for open-source projects, ensuring seamless dependency management, and maintaining code quality through rigorous testing. The position offers flexibility with hours and a trial period to assess mutual fit. If you have a passion for Python and Docker and enjoy tackling challenges in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Python and Docker is essential for this role.
• Familiarity with setting up development environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environment setup and dependency management for Python projects.
• Ensure tests pass across various codebases and resolve dependency issues.

Skills

Python

Docker

Environment Setup

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title

Python Software Engineer (Docker required)

Job Description

Mercor is 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.

More details about the role

• This project is focused on environment set up in Python. Given open-source GitHub repos, you will be asked to get the codebases up and running locally, with passing test cases.
• The project has a 2 week trial period up front to see if it’s a good mutual fit, and will extend beyond that based on performance.
• You will be expected to commit between 20-40 hours per week. The hours are fully flexible and the opportunity is remote.
• The application process is very simple: upload your resume, immediately take a 45-minute long interview (no wait), and then wait to hear back from us!

Restrictions

• No telecommuting
• Agencies are OK

Requirements

• Have expertise in both Python and Docker
• Are deeply familiar with setting up development environments (installing dependencies, upgrading/downgrading to the right version of Python)
• Have high attention to detail
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

• Our team is based in San Francisco, CA.
• We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs.
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Contact Info

• Contact: Jessica Wu
• E-mail contact: jessica @ mercor . com
• Web: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABlg0_QgOG3Cc3xyZLGYAg

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