Remote Python Software Engineer

Join a dynamic model-training project with a leading foundational model AI lab, where your expertise in Python will play a crucial role in developing complex, production-grade systems. This opportunity is ideal for skilled software engineers based in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe who are looking to contribute to innovative AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-featured Python services, tools, or frameworks used in real-world environments.
• Utilize advanced Python language features, including decorators, generators, async/await, and context managers.
• Optimize performance through profiling and memory optimization techniques.
• Design modular, testable codebases using modern Python tooling and best practices such as FastAPI, Pydantic, type hints, and dependency injection.
• Implement unit and integration testing frameworks to ensure code quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working at top U.S. tech firms.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining complex, production-grade Python systems.
• Deep understanding of Python fundamentals and advanced features.
• Experience with modern Python tooling and best practices.

Work Terms

• Commitment of around 20 hours per week is required.
• This contract is expected to last at least 1 month.
• Successful contributions may lead to future project opportunities.

Compensation

• This role offers a pay rate of $100 per hour, based on experience.

Eligibility

• The vetting process includes a 90-minute technical interview conducted by a human, during which the use of an AI IDE is not permitted, but LLMs or Stack Overflow may be utilized.
• Applicants will receive feedback within two weeks of the interview.