Software Engineer - Backend Specialist

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 Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $40–$50/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP . Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio . Work with APIs , Docker , Linux environments , and service configuration. Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management. Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues. Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements. 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: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas