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Great Value Hiring

Backend Software Engineer: Python

Remote

United states

$ 100 /hour

Junior

Freelance

26-11-2025

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Skills

Python Test Research Technical Writing Attention to detail Organization

Job Specifications

Backend Software Engineer: Python [$80-$120/hr]

As an independent member of the referral program of a leading organization (Mercor), we are posting to seek experienced Python Engineers to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. The candidates will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories
Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification
Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution
Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity
Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility

Ideal Qualifications

3–10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or applied data scientist
Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code
Comfortable with technical writing and attention to detail

Project Timeline

Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 1 month
Commitment: Part-time (15–20 hours/week)
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

About the Company

We started "Great Value Hiring" with a simple idea: to make meaningful connections. In a world of job boards and automated systems, we wanted to build a business that puts people first. We are a talent solutions company passionate about bringing together great companies and exceptional individuals. We believe that the right job can transform a person's life and that the right hire can transform a business. Our focus is on creating win-win scenarios where both companies and candidates can achieve their full potential. We're n... Know more