Python Software Developer

Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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: Python Developer

Type: Part-time / Contract

Compensation: $30–$50/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute to open-source Python repositories used by leading AI and data teams.
  • Design, implement, and optimize backend systems in Python for scalability and maintainability.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with global contributors using GitHub workflows (issues, PRs, code review).
  • Ensure code quality with automated testing and documentation.
  • Drive best practices for modularity, type safety, and performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in Python backend development.
  • Active and regular contributor to open-source repositories (verified via GitHub).
  • Strong understanding of software design principles and backend architecture.
  • Familiarity with modern development tools (pytest, black, flake8, Docker, GitHub Actions).
  • Excellent written communication and ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Compensation & Legal

  • Contractor engagement via Mercor
  • Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

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/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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