MCP & Tools Python Developer - Agent Evaluation Infrastructure

Mindrift; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote work

Competitive pay up to $80/hour

Experience in advanced AI projects

Impact future AI model development

Job summary

A leading AI innovation firm is seeking experienced Python engineers for a flexible remote project focused on developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Candidates should have over 4 years of Python development experience, with skills in building APIs and understanding Docker and Linux. This is a chance to influence AI models and gain valuable experience in advanced AI projects, with pay rates up to $80/hour depending on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python development experience, ideally in backend or tools.
• Solid experience building APIs, testing frameworks, or protocol-based interfaces.
• Understanding of Docker, Linux CLI, and HTTP-based communication.
• Ability to integrate new tools into existing infrastructures.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining MCP-compatible evaluation servers.
• Implementing logic to check agent actions against scenario definitions.
• Creating or extending tools that writers and QAs use to test agents.
• Working closely with infrastructure engineers to ensure compatibility.

Skills

Python development experience

Building APIs

Testing frameworks

Docker

Linux CLI

HTTP-based communication

Tools

FastAPI

JS

Job description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

What We Do

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective human intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

Who We’re Looking For

Calling all security researchers, engineers, and penetration testers with a strong foundation in problem‑solving, offensive security, and AI‑related risk assessment. If you thrive on digging into complex systems, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities, and thinking creatively under constraints, join us! We’re looking for someone who can bring a hands‑on approach to technical challenges, whether breaking into systems to expose weaknesses or building secure tools and processes. We value contributors with a passion for continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptability.

About The Project

We’re on the hunt for hands‑on Python engineers for a new project focused on developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and internal tools for running and evaluating agent behavior. You’ll implement base methods for agent action verification, integrate with internal and client infrastructures, and help fill tooling gaps across the team. Although we’re only looking for experts for this current project, contributors with consistent high‑quality submissions may receive an invitation for ongoing collaboration across future projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining MCP‑compatible evaluation servers
• Implementing logic to check agent actions against scenario definitions
• Creating or extending tools that writers and QAs use to test agents
• Working closely with infrastructure engineers to ensure compatibility
• Occasionally helping with test writing or debug sessions when needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of Python development experience, ideally in backend or tools
• Solid experience building APIs, testing frameworks, or protocol‑based interfaces
• Understanding of Docker, Linux CLI, and HTTP‑based communication
• Ability to integrate new tools into existing infrastructures
• Familiarity with how LLM agents are prompted, executed, and evaluated
• Clear documentation and communication skills – you’ll work with QA and writers

We Also Value Applicants Who Have

• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar structured agent‑server interfaces
• Knowledge of FastAPI or similar async web frameworks
• Experience working with LLM logs, scoring functions, or sandbox environments
• Ability to support dev environments (devcontainers, CI configs, linters)
• JS experience

Benefits

• Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $80/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needs
• Take part in a flexible, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Participate in an advanced AI project and gain valuable experience to enhance your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise