Python programming Jobs in Portland, OR

• Mercor is hiring experienced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics professionals to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities - Scientific Research Translation : Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods. - Complex Problem Decomposition : Break down high-level scientific problems into a series of logical, independently testable subproblems. - Golden Solution Authoring : Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy - Quality Control and Review : Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty. Ideal Qualifications - Degree : Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences). - Expert Python Proficiency : Strong experience in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM). - Technical Writing : Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience. - Version Control : Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows. - Unit Testing Experience : Familiarity with testing frameworks (like `pytest`) and the ability to write robust validation scripts for mathematical / scientific code. Project Timeline - Start Date : Immediate - Duration : 1–2 months - Commitment : Part-time (15–25 hours / week, with flexibility up to 80 hours / week) Application & Onboarding Process - Upload your resume - AI interview : 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role - Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details Apply today and leverage your data science expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!