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Horizon Lane

Software Engineer

North America

July 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM

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Location

  • Boston, MA (Remote)

Languages

  • Python

Frameworks

  • FastMCP

Job Description:

We’re hiring Software Engineers to build and ship apps for Mercor’s RL Studio platform. The role involves developing MCP servers and sometimes BUAs, integrating real software into sandbox environments, and ensuring apps are stable, testable, and production-ready.

Requirements:

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


Basic Qualification:

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


Compensation:

Compensation for this role is $40-50 per hour



Contract and Payment Terms

You will be engaged as an independent contractor.

This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.

Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.



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