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# Python Software Engineer - AI

- **Company:** Mercor
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Memory Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Fastapi
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be71e0801f5858b5c43466dd5edaae1329

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* 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.


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