Python Developer Remote
Mercor
full-remotemidcontractbackend United States Yesterday via LinkedIn
520,000+ USD/annual
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PythonFastAPIPydanticSoftware EngineeringPerformance OptimizationProfilingMemory OptimizationAI Model EvaluationTestable CodeAsynchronous Collaboration
About the role
Role Overview
Contract Software Engineer (Python Developer) working remotely with AI research teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production-grade Python systems for real-world environments.
- Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices with FastAPI and Pydantic.
- Optimize Python performance via profiling and memory optimization.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve model training and evaluation.
- Work independently to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- Experience working at top US tech firms.
- Proven track record building complex Python systems.
- Deep understanding of Python fundamentals.
- Experience creating modular, testable codebases using modern Python practices.
Interview Process
- 90-minute technical interview focused on Python.
- Feedback provided within two weeks.
Contract Details
- Type: Hourly contractor
- Rate: $100/hour
- Duration: 1 month
- Commitment: 20 hours/week
- Location: Remote (United States)
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, it works with prominent investors and facilitates contractor and engineering opportunities tied to AI research and production systems.
Scraped 4/15/2026