1

Apprentice Graduate Python Developer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities We are seeking exceptional graduate students to join our AI Lab as Research ... Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch * Ability to work in-person at our San Francisco ...

... methods (hand calculations, python, CFD) * Work with test and field partners to validate ... Recent college graduate with M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) plus demonstrated ...

Should we want to extend you a full-time offer after you graduate, we ask that you would be willing ... Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is a plus * Curious mindset with ...

Forward Deployed Engineer

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of ... Software development experience with JavaScript and Python. * Experience with Git or other version ...

Should we want to extend you a full-time offer after you graduate, we ask that you would be willing ... Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is a plus * Curious mindset with ...

Interface closely with the Backend and DevOps teams as well as with our internal data labeling ... You have an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or similar technical field, with ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$232K - $240K/yr

Build and extend backend systems in TypeScript and Python; shape frontend experiences in JavaScript ... graduate degree a plus (we take fundamentals seriously) * Self-directed and decisive: you identify ...

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer ... Experience with Python and FastAPI, building ETL or data pipelines on Databricks, or working with ...

Senior Business Analyst

San Ramon, CA ยท Hybrid

$103K - $133K/yr

... Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required. Desired: MBA or graduate ... ELT, Python, Power Bi, Power Query, VBA. * Proficient in Operational Monitoring & Analysis ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Apprentice Graduate Python Developer information

See San Francisco, CA salary details

$15

$69

$101

How much do apprentice graduate python developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice graduate python developer in San Francisco, CA is $69.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.92 and $78.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities near San Francisco, CA are hiring for Apprentice Graduate Python Developer jobs? Cities near San Francisco, CA with the most Apprentice Graduate Python Developer job openings:

CUDA Kernel Optimization Specialist - AI Trainer

Mercor

San Francisco, CA โ€ข Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

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: CUDA Engineering Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80โ€“$120/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize GPU kernels for performance, efficiency, and hardware utilization.
  • Use profiler metrics like L2 cache hit rate, L2 throughput, and occupancy to guide kernel improvements.
  • Review GPU kernel implementations to identify bottlenecks without needing extensive algorithmic background.
  • Write, modify, and reason about C++17, Python, and GPU programming code.
  • Apply CUDA, HIP, and shader programming expertise to improve performance outcomes.
  • Document optimization decisions clearly, noting when specific profiler metrics are useful.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Available to work at least 20 hrs/wk.
  • Fluent in core C++ features through C++17.
  • Working knowledge of Python and Git.
  • Fluent in at least one GPU programming model like CUDA, HIP, Slang, HLSL, or GLSL.
  • At least 1 year of professional or graduate-level research experience with GPUs.
  • Strong understanding of GPU profiler performance metrics for kernel optimization.
  • Ability to optimize GPU kernels without deep prior context on every algorithm.

Preferred

  • Experience with CUDA, HIP, CUDA C++ Core Libraries, inline PTX assembly, or tensor core-level optimization.
  • Experience optimizing kernels for NVIDIA Blackwell hardware.
  • Familiarity with NSight Compute.
  • Prior experience with GPU hardware organizations like NVIDIA, AMD, or Qualcomm.
  • Open-source contributions related to GPU kernel optimization.

Application Process (Takes 20โ€“30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume or relevant technical background to get started.
  • Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • 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.


#hiringmercor