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Python Developer - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr
@ Mercor
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Mercor is hiring a remote contract Software Engineer Expert at $40 to $50 per hour to build Python MCP servers with FastMCP and integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio. The work involves APIs, Docker, Linux environments, app state hooks and deployment validation. The posting states a fully remote arrangement and an AI-based interview process.
Pay:
$40–$50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP
- Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio
- Work with APIs, Docker, Linux and service configuration
- Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state
- Test apps locally and debug build and permission issues
Requirements summary:
- Strong Python skills
- Experience with APIs, backend systems and debugging
- Familiarity with Docker, Linux and local testing
- Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines
- Experience with FastMCP or similar frameworks (preferred)
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Job details
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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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
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- Mercor
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- 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,626 |
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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: Software Engineer Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
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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