Python Developer | $100/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Python Coding Expert

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous

Responsibilities: (Training support will be provided)

• Review and assess Python coding submissions for technical accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to best practices.
• Evaluate problem-solving approaches, algorithm design, and code structure.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to candidates on code performance and quality.
• Work with internal teams to ensure grading consistency and rubric integrity.
• Stay current on modern software engineering principles, Python frameworks, and performance optimization techniques.

Requirements:

• Pass Vendor Screening and RLHF Exam.
• BS, MS, or PhD with a significant focus on Computer Science (no self-taught programmers).
• Expert in Python programming.
• English expert with excellent comprehension and communication skills.
• Excellent at high school–level math.
• Expert at fact-checking information across multiple domains (medical, legal, financial, technical, etc.) using public sources.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Significant experience using Large Language Models (LLMs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Software Engineering (SWE) work experience.
• Additional language expertise a plus: C#, Java, SQL, C++, TypeScript, PHP, C, Go, Bash, PowerShell, Rust, R.

Application process: (Takes 20 min)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
• Submit form