Lead Software Engineer

About the job 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: Software Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $40–$50/hour Role Responsibilities Develop MCP servers using Python and FastMCP to enhance the RL Studio platform . Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio for seamless operation. Work with APIs , Docker , and Linux environments to ensure robust service configuration. Implement hooks for app state management to maintain app stability and testability. Test applications locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues to meet platform standards. Ensure apps comply with platform validation and deployment requirements for production readiness. Qualifications Must-Have Strong Python skills. Experience with APIs , backend systems, and debugging. Familiarity with Docker , Linux , and local testing workflows. Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines. Problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail. Preferred Experience with FastMCP or similar frameworks. Experience integrating third-party apps or developer tools. Familiarity with web apps, databases, and containerized environments. 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 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.