Python Software Engineer (Jun/Mid)

Mercor, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, Inc. is seeking software engineers to support an AI research lab with development environment setup for Python projects. This remote role is suitable for candidates with strong Python skills, offering flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industry experience in Python.
• Expertise in setting up development environments.
• Strong GitHub activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure development environments and manage dependencies.
• Review Python push requests in GitHub and ensure test passing.
• Commit to 20-40 flexible hours weekly.

Skills

Python

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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) Lots of activity on Github, in particular lots of commits over the past year.

More details about the role

This project is focused on reviewing Python push requests in Github. It may slightly evolve with time, but strong Python competency is required anyway.

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.

Role Logistics

You’ll be paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

You’ll be an independent contractor, working through Mercor.

The advertised pay range is for US-based candidates, but we strive to keep rates competitive for all geographies.

About Mercor

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.

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