Python Developer | $100/hr Remote | Mercor
Posted 1 day ago by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Python Coding Expert at Mercor involves reviewing and assessing Python coding submissions for technical accuracy and efficiency. The position requires providing actionable feedback to candidates while ensuring grading consistency. The role is remote, offering flexible hours between 10 to 40 hours per week, and requires expertise in Python programming and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Key Skills:
- Expert in Python programming.
- BS, MS, or PhD with a significant focus on Computer Science.
- Excellent comprehension and communication skills in English.
- Strong high school-level math skills.
- Expert at fact-checking information across multiple domains.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
- Significant experience using Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Prior Software Engineering (SWE) work experience preferred.
- Additional language expertise in C#, Java, SQL, C++, TypeScript, PHP, C, Go, Bash, PowerShell, Rust, R is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £100.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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