Software Engineer – Python, MCP Servers (Remote)

Job overview

The Software Engineer – Python, MCP Servers role is remote, with the listing identifying Mercor as headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Compensation is $40–$50 per hour. Mercor connects creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The role builds and validates integrations for RL Studio, helping applications meet platform deployment requirements. It contributes by developing MCP servers, connecting applications and APIs, and testing and debugging application behavior in local environments.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer

python

mcp servers

fastmcp

rl studio

apis

docker

linux

remote

mercor

$40–$50/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote role focused on Python, FastMCP, MCP servers, and RL Studio integrations; FastMCP or similar framework experience is preferred.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.