AI Engineer – Python | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 2,434,828 - 2,562,976; Part time

Job summary

A technology services firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Python for a remote contractor assignment. You will evaluate open-source repositories, setup development environments, and collaborate with researchers. The role requires strong software development and Python skills, along with proficiency in Git and Docker. Ideal candidates should possess analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities and be comfortable working independently in a remote setting. A stable internet connection is necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Python programming.
• Ability to understand and modify complex codebases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze GitHub issues.
• Set up development environments with Docker.
• Modify and run codebases for LLM performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with researchers to expand datasets for AI.

Skills

Software development

Python programming

Proficiency with Git

Docker setup

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written English

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Software Engineer – Python (LLM Evaluation & Repository Validation)
Type: Contractor Assignment (3 months)
Compensation: $19-$20/hr
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hrs/week with some overlap with PST

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze GitHub issues across widely used open-source repositories.
• Set up and configure development environments for repositories, including Docker setup.
• Modify and run codebases locally to evaluate LLM performance in debugging and bug-fixing scenarios.
• Evaluate unit test coverage and assess the quality of existing tests.
• Work with real-world Python repositories to identify engineering tasks suitable for LLM evaluation.
• Collaborate with researchers to expand datasets used for training and evaluating AI models.
• Identify repositories and issues that present challenging real-world scenarios for LLMs.
• Support the creation of realistic software engineering tasks based on repository histories.

Requirements

• Strong experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Python programming.
• Proficiency in Git, Docker, and development environment setup.
• Experience working with well-maintained public GitHub repositories.
• Ability to understand, modify, and test complex codebases.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written English and ability to document findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Desktop or laptop with a stable internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Exposure to LLM evaluation, AI research, or machine learning projects.
• Experience with developer tools, automation agents, or CI/CD pipelines.

Application Process

• Application Form
• ICF + Profile Review
• Assessment
• Submit