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# Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

- **Company:** Mercor, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Program Optimization, Python (Programming Language), Fastapi, Codebase
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=315a85c32c38dd71

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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