Python Engineer - Environment Specialist

• *About The Job**
• *Mercor**

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include

• *Benchmark**

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• *General Catalyst**

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• *Peter Thiel**

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• *Adam D'Angelo**

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• *Larry Summers**

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• *Jack Dorsey**

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• *Position:**

Software Engineer

• *Type:**
• *Contract**
• *Compensation:**
• *$40–$63/hour**
• *Commitment:**
• *20–40 hours/week**
• *Role Responsibilities**
• Configure development environments for open-source Python projects.
• Resolve dependency issues to ensure tests pass across various codebases.
• Review Python push requests in GitHub and provide feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
• Commit to flexible hours while maintaining high-quality standards.
• *Qualifications**
• *Must-Have**
• Expertise in Python with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with setting up development environments.
• High attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• *Preferred**
• Significant activity on GitHub, particularly with many commits over the past year.
• *Compensation & Legal**
• Hourly contractor
• *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: support@mercor.com
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*

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