Remote Software Engineers (Python) - AI Trainer ($100-$200 per hour)Mercor • Santa Ana, California, US
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Remote Software Engineers (Python) - AI Trainer ($100-$200 per hour)
Mercor • Santa Ana, California, US
2 days ago
Job type
Full-time
Remote
Job description
Mercor is hiring Software Engineers on behalf of a leading AI lab to help
train and improve agentic AI systems
. In this role, you’ll work closely with advanced AI models, providing high-quality engineering input that helps these systems reason, plan, and execute complex software tasks. This is a hands-on role ideal for engineers who enjoy breaking down real-world problems, writing production-quality Python, and thinking critically about how software agents should behave in practical scenarios.
###
What You’ll Do
Write, review, and evaluate
Python code
used to train and assess AI agentic systems - Break down complex engineering tasks into structured steps and workflows - Debug, refactor, and improve code to demonstrate best practices to AI systems - Provide high-quality feedback on AI-generated code and reasoning - Work on backend-style problems involving APIs, data processing, and system logic - Help shape how AI agents approach real-world software engineering problems ###
What We’re Looking For
2–8 years
of professional software engineering experience (post college) - Strong proficiency in
Python
Experience with backend systems, APIs, or data-driven applications - Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design - Ability to reason clearly about code quality, edge cases, and trade-offs - Comfortable working independently with clear written communication ###
Nice to Have
Experience with frameworks such as
Django, Flask, or FastAPI
Exposure to distributed systems or cloud infrastructure - Prior experience evaluating or mentoring other engineers - Interest in AI systems, developer tools, or human-in-the-loop training workflows ###
Why Join
Contribute directly to the training of next-generation
agentic AI systems
Work with a top-tier AI lab through Mercor - Competitive pay based on experience and contribution quality - Opportunity to influence how AI learns real-world software engineering
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