Remote Python Software Engineer - AI App Backend (Contract)

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract role, remote work from anywhere. You will build MCP servers in Python, integrate web or desktop apps into RL Studio, and work with APIs, Docker, and Linux environments.

Responsibilities include implementing populate/snapshot hooks, testing locally, debugging runtime and permission issues, and ensuring apps meet deployment requirements. Prior experience with FastMCP is a plus.

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 systems

Debugging

Testing workflows

Tools

Docker

Linux

Local testing

Deployment pipelines

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract role, remote work from anywhere. You will build MCP servers in Python, integrate web or desktop apps into RL Studio, and work with APIs, Docker, and Linux environments.

Responsibilities include implementing populate/snapshot hooks, testing locally, debugging runtime and permission issues, and ensuring apps meet deployment requirements. Prior experience with FastMCP is a plus.