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Backend Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $65/hr

@ Mercor

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Toronto, Ontario

$55–$65/hr
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Overview

Mercor is hiring a remote contractor to use PyCharm on macOS for Python development tasks and to capture high-resolution screenshots, supporting AI research work. The role is contract, paying $55 to $65 per hour, and requires working independently and asynchronously. Applicants complete a resume upload and an AI interview.

Pay:

$55–$65 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Use PyCharm on macOS for specialized application tasks
  • Capture high-resolution screenshots above 2.5 megapixels
  • Ensure compatibility with Python development, debugging and refactoring
  • Work independently and asynchronously
  • Collaborate with backend engineers and data practitioners

Requirements summary:

  • PyCharm installed on a Mac running macOS
  • Ability to capture screenshots above 2.5 megapixels
  • Experience with Python development tools

Tools & skills

PyCharmmacOS
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2026-10-17
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Job details

DepartmentSoftware development
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Mercor

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We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

Full company description

Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

LinkedIn followers
654,507
People associated on LinkedIn
5,250
Reported office locations
  • San Francisco, California 94105, US
Business categories
  • Employment
  • Software
  • Recruiting
  • Data Collection and Labeling
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Other recorded names
  • Mercor
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
483,600,000

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Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

FieldValue
IndustrySoftware Development
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2023
Open jobs on Jobsy1,626
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Job description

About the job

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.

Position: Application Users - PyCharm on macOS - Code
Type: Contract
Compensation: $55–$65/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Utilize PyCharm on macOS for specialized application tasks.
  • Capture high-resolution screenshots with more than 2.5 megapixels.
  • Ensure compatibility with Python development, debugging, and refactoring.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers and data practitioners to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PyCharm installed on a Mac running macOS.
  • Ability to capture screenshots with more than 2.5 megapixels.
  • Experience with Python development tools.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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