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.
Software Engineer - Backend Specialist
Location
Worldwide
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$40 - $50 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Software Engineer - Backend Specialist
Mercor
Role Description - 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. Company 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.
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