At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Organization: Mercor
Position: Python Coding Expert
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous
Responsibilities: (Training support will be provided)
* Review and assess Python coding submissions for technical accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to best practices.
* Evaluate problem-solving approaches, algorithm design, and code structure.
* Provide clear, actionable feedback to candidates on code performance and quality.
* Work with internal teams to ensure grading consistency and rubric integrity.
* Stay current on modern software engineering principles, Python frameworks, and performance optimization techniques.
Requirements:
* Pass Vendor Screening and RLHF Exam.
* BS, MS, or PhD with a significant focus on Computer Science (no self-taught programmers).
* Expert in Python programming.
* English expert with excellent comprehension and communication skills.
* Excellent at high school–level math.
* Expert at fact-checking information across multiple domains (medical, legal, financial, technical, etc.) using public sources.
* Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
* Significant experience using Large Language Models (LLMs).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior Software Engineering (SWE) work experience.
* Additional language expertise a plus: C#, Java, SQL, C++, TypeScript, PHP, C, Go, Bash, PowerShell, Rust, R.
Application process: (Takes 20 min)
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
* Submit form