Bash / PowerShell Engineer (Remote – Contract)

About the Role

This role directly contributes to improving world-class AI systems through high-quality automation, DevOps, and infrastructure scripting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated Bash and PowerShell scripts for correctness, clarity, safety, performance, and portability
• Analyze step-by-step reasoning and troubleshooting workflows behind automation solutions
• Identify logical errors, edge cases, security risks, and inaccuracies in scripts
• Write expert-level explanations and model solutions demonstrating best practices
• Compare, rate, and rank multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality
• Create detailed prompts and responses for AI training across automation topics
• Fact-check technical content and validate accuracy
• Test AI outputs for reliability, bias, and real‑world usability

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Bash and/or PowerShell scripting
• 2–3+ years of hands‑on scripting and automation experience
• Strong ability to write, debug, and maintain shell or object‑based scripts
• Experience evaluating scripts for safety, readability, performance, and portability
• Background in Software Engineering, DevOps, IT Automation, or Infrastructure roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field
• Experience using LLMs for coding, troubleshooting, or reviewing scripts
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bash tools expertise: awk, sed, grep
• PowerShell experience with PowerShell Core, DSC, and Azure PowerShell
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and cloud automation
• Contributions to open‑source CLI, DevOps, or infrastructure projects
• Previous AI data training or model evaluation experience
• Minimum C1 English proficiency

Why Join SME Careers

• Fully remote contract role (U.S.-based)
• Competitive hourly compensation up to $55/hour
• Work with leading AI companies and foundation model labs
• Flexible schedule and high‑impact technical work