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Organization: Mercor
Position: Backend Software Engineer: Python
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $80–$120 per hour (Median inclusive of bonuses: $200/hr)
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)
* Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python using real-world repositories and issue datasets.
* Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification.
* Maintain consistency, reliability, and scalability of benchmark distribution.
* Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for performance and reproducibility.
* Provide structured, detailed feedback on solution quality and design clarity.
Requirements
* Strong experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or applied data scientist.
* Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
* Advanced proficiency in Python programming and debugging.
* Strong skills in testing, validation, and optimization of code.
* Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation.
Application Process (Takes 20 min)
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
* Submit form