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Python SWE

Listed on Mercor as “Python SWE”

$100/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD

What this actually is

You complete short labeling tasks, record everyday activities, or evaluate AI outputs across general knowledge domains. Open to most backgrounds. The platform title (Python SWE) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from Mercor

Mercor is recruiting U.S./UK/Canada/Europe-based SWEs for a model-training project with a leading foundational model AI lab.

You are a good fit if you:

Have experience working at top US tech firms

Proven track record of building and maintaining complex, production-grade Python systems - not just scripts or notebooks, but full-featured services, tools, or frameworks used in real-world environments.

Deep understanding of Python language fundamentals, including advanced features like decorators, generators, async/await, context managers, and performance tuning (e.g., profiling, memory optimization).

Experience designing modular, testable codebases, using modern Python tooling and best practices (e.g., FastAPI, Pydantic, type hints, dependency injection, unit/integration testing frameworks).

Interview Process:

The vetting process involves a technical interview conducted by a human; you will not be allowed to use an AI IDE (Integrated Development Environment) but you will be allowed to use LLMs or Stack Overflow

Here are more details about the role:

You must be able to commit around 20 hours per week for this role

This contract is expected to last at least 1 month

Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

The vetting process involves a 90 minute human interview centered on Python - you will hear back within two weeks

With respect to pay and legal status:

This role will pay $100/h based on experience

Quoted from Mercor’s public listing on 2026-06-02. We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.