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Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. Equal Employment Opportunity Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.
Python Developer – Hardware Control
Location
Worldwide
Posted
120 days ago
Salary
$70 - $95 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Python Developer – Hardware Control
Mercor
Role Description 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 and develop high-quality Python code for controlling complex hardware systems like wind tunnel fan arrays. - Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for fan motors. - Develop software to generate various airflow conditions, including laminar and turbulent flows. - Create control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers and multi-channel spatial audio setups. - Integrate data from motion capture systems like Optitrack for real-time tracking and system alignment. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability of lab equipment. Qualifications - Must-Have: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field. - Proven experience in Python programming with emphasis on hardware control or robotics. - Understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles. - Knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques. - Ability to debug complex systems that include both hardware and software. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - 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 like 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 - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com - PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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