Python Software Engineer - AI Workflows

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Description

The work

Build and improve Python systems for AI data pipelines, annotation, and model evaluation. This remote hourly contract involves 20 to 40 hours per week and includes live design discussions with research and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize performant Python components for data processing and evaluation workflows.
Develop full stack tools and backend services supporting large scale annotation, data validation, and quality checks.
Improve the reliability, performance, and safety of production Python software.
Find bottlenecks, failure modes, and unusual data or system behavior, then implement scalable fixes.
Coordinate with data, research, and engineering colleagues on training and evaluation requirements.
Take part in live design reviews to refine architecture and implementation.
Integrate AI services and APIs with reliable error handling and coverage for exceptional cases.

Background and skills

You need 3 to 5+ years of professional experience producing Python software, with strong systems programming and full stack development skills. Write maintainable code backed by linters, formatting tools, and comprehensive tests. You should be confident integrating AI APIs and services while anticipating unusual inputs and failures.

Native or fluent English and clear written and spoken communication are required. You must be dependable about a 20 to 40 hour weekly commitment and comfortable delivering work independently.

Additional strengths

Helpful experience includes annotation, data quality, evaluation systems, model training or benchmarking workflows, distributed systems, developer tools, and work directly with AI research groups.

Working arrangements

This is a remote hourly contract with a commitment of 20 to 40 hours each week. Work is organized around independent assignments and a flexible schedule. The work accommodates asynchronous delivery alongside synchronous design reviews.

Further projects may lead to continued engagements or contract extensions.