Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Mercor, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Program Optimization Python (Programming Language) Fastapi Codebase

Job description

  • Develop and maintain complex, production-grade Python systems for real-world environments.
  • Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices like FastAPI and Pydantic.
  • Optimize Python performance through profiling and memory optimization techniques.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve model training and evaluation.
  • Work independently to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, Must-Have

  • Experience working at top US tech firms.
  • Proven track record with complex Python systems.
  • Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals.
  • Experience with modular, testable codebases using modern Python practices.

Interview Process

  • 90 mins technical interview focused on Python. Feedback within two weeks.

Benefits & conditions

4.24.2 out of 5 stars San Francisco, CA Remote $100 an hour - Part-time

About the company

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.

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