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Python Software Engineer - AI

Mercor

Berlin, DEonsite$208k/yrPosted Jun 12, 2026
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Skills

python

About the role

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Python SWE

Type: Contract

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 month

Commitment: 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems for real-world environments.

Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices such as FastAPI and Pydantic.

Optimize performance through profiling and memory management in Python.

Collaborate with leading foundational model AI labs to improve AI model training and evaluation.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Experience working at top US tech firms.

Proven track record with complex Python systems.

Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.

Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and modern Python best practices.

Interview Process

90 mins human interview focused on Python. No AI IDE allowed; LLMs and Stack Overflow permitted.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor

Paid $100/hour

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome

For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

This AI Researcher role pays $208k/yr. Within typical range for ai researcher roles in Germany.

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