Backend Software Engineer : Python
Posted on January 02, 2026 by Mercor
Mercor is hiring experienced Python Engineers to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real‑world repositories.
- Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification.
- Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution.
- Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity.
- Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility.
Ideal Qualifications
3?10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or applied data scientist.Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Strong proficiency in Python.Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail.Project Timeline
Start Date : Immediate.Duration : 1 month.Commitment : Part‑time (15?20 hours / week).Schedule : Fully remote and asynchronous, flexible working hours.Compensation & Contract
$80 per hour plus lucrative bonus per approved task (1 task takes approximately 1 hour to complete).Median average pay inclusive of bonuses is $200 / hr.Independent contractor.Daily payment via Stripe Connect.Application & Onboarding Process
Upload your resume.AI interview : A short, 15‑minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role.Brief assessment testing real‑world coding ability, technical depth, and debugging approach.Follow‑up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details.Apply today and leverage your software engineering expertise to help build the future of AI‑driven systems!
Location : Toronto, ON.
Work location : On site.
Salary : $200.00 DAY daily.
Terms of employment : Full time.
Starts as soon as possible.
Vacancies : 1 vacancy.
Source : Talent.com #88c6a5ca8c27.
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