Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Mercor, Inc.

Houston, TX, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Compensation

$83,200.0 - $104,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Software Applications Databases System Configuration Software Debugging Linux Programming Tools Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Systems Integration

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Web Applications Delivery Pipeline Backend Containerization Docker

Job description

Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP.
Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio.
Work with APIs, Docker, Linux environments, and service configuration.
Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management.
Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues.
Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software testing?, Must-Have

Strong Python skills.
Experience with APIs, backend systems, and debugging.
Familiarity with Docker, Linux, and local testing workflows.
Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines.
Problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.

Preferred

Experience with FastMCP or similar frameworks.
Experience integrating third-party apps or developer tools.
Familiarity with web apps, databases, and containerized environments.

Benefits & conditions

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Houston, TX Remote $40 - $50 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.