Mercor - Backend Engineer | Remote $50/hr

Back-End Developer is needed in Canada.

Client: Mercor

Location: Canada

Contract: undefined

Job Description

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.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 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

The application process takes 20–30 minutes and includes:

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