Python Developer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 2,448,493 - 2,577,362; Part time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python for an exciting contractor assignment. This remote position requires strong experience in software development and proficiency with Python, Git, and Docker. You will evaluate GitHub issues, configure development environments, and work with Python repositories to support LLM performance evaluation. Ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently. This role offers competitive compensation of $19-$20/hr for a commitment of 40 hrs/week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Git, Docker, and setting up development environments.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze GitHub issues across open-source repositories.
• Set up development environments, including Docker setups.
• Collaborate with researchers on datasets for AI model training.

Skills

Software development

Python programming

Git

Docker

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written English

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tools

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