[Hiring] Python Developer REMOTE USA

Position: Python Developer

Date Posted: October 23, 2025

Industry: Software Development / AI Research / Open Source

Employment Type: Hourly Contract / Remote

Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate

Salary: $120–$150/hour

Location: Remote, United States [REMOTE]

Company: Mercor

Description:
Mercor is seeking experienced Python Developers to collaborate with a leading AI research laboratory on advancing infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This is a fully remote, flexible engagement for engineers with a strong background in open-source contributions and practical software development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues from major open-source repositories.
• Develop, test, and validate code addressing bugs, architectural challenges, or system inefficiencies.
• Implement and optimize APIs, database schemas, and backend components for AI workflows.
• Configure local and containerized environments to reproduce complex software behaviors.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to provide technical insights and validated improvements.

Ideal Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in technically demanding environments.
• Verified contributions to major open-source repositories (e.g., astropy, django, matplotlib, pytest, scikit-learn, sphinx, sympy).
• Advanced Python skills, API development expertise, and structured testing knowledge.
• Proficiency with debugging, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in solving complex multi-layered problems.
• Residency in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

More About the Opportunity:

• Work Type: Fully remote and asynchronous, manage your own schedule.
• Workload: 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours.
• Duration: Open-ended engagement with potential for long-term collaboration.
• Start Date: Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Contract Terms:

• Hourly Rate: $120–$150 USD/hour, depending on experience and contribution quality.
• Classification: Independent Contractor.
• Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Contractors maintain autonomy over work hours, tools, and development methods.

Application Process:

• Submit your resume along with GitHub profile link.
• Include direct links to recent open-source contributions (commits, PRs, or issues).
• Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Typical response time: within one week of submission.

⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡

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