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Remote Python Engineer

$70 - $95 per hour
Full-time

Mercor

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: $70–$95/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Python code for controlling complex hardware systems, including wind tunnel fan arrays and associated mechanical components.
  • Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance and precision, including PWM control for fan motors and actuators.
  • Develop software to program and generate a variety of airflow conditions, including laminar, turbulent, gradient, and time-varying flows.
  • Create and manage control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers, lift systems, and multi-channel spatial audio ( HOA ) setups.
  • Integrate data from motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack ) for real-time tracking and system alignment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability and reliability of all lab equipment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Proven professional experience in Python programming with a strong emphasis on hardware control, lab automation, or robotics.
  • Solid understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred

  • Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
  • Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA) .
  • Experience integrating motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack ) into control software.
  • Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) .
  • Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools.
  • Experience with cross-platform software development ( Windows , macOS , Linux ).

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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