Python - Senior Developers - AI Training - Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

prolificacademicltd; Stati Uniti; Remoto; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Hourly up to $50

Descrizione del lavoro

Prolific Academic Ltd seeks a senior Python engineer to contribute expertise to training and evaluating AI models through paid, task-based work. You review generated code, test outputs, and provide structured feedback on software engineering topics.

The role offers remote tasks with an initial skills assessment, and rates up to $50 per hour based on skills and experience. Strong Python knowledge and Django/FastAPI/Flask experience are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience as a senior software engineer or developer specializing in Python.
• Ability to solve medium-to-hard algorithmic programming problems independently.
• Strong knowledge of Python internals and features, including the GIL, decorators, generators, memory management, and asynchronous programming.
• High standards for modular, readable code that follows established Python conventions.
• Careful review skills to detect logic errors, memory leaks, and security weaknesses.
• Experience with Python 3, type hints, and at least one of Django, FastAPI, or Flask; familiarity with automated testing tools and REST or GraphQL APIs is also expected.

Mansioni

• Assess generated Python code for correctness, readability, and sound engineering practices.
• Check algorithm explanations for valid reasoning and identify gaps or errors.
• Run scripts to verify behavior, output, and performance.
• Flag inefficient approaches, outdated syntax, and unsupported library usage.
• Give feedback on model responses involving backend design, data pipelines, and APIs.
• Help improve AI systems’ ability to interpret and summarize complex technical and scientific material.

Conoscenze

Senior Python engineer

Python internals

Async programming

Code review

Algorithm problems

REST/GraphQL APIs

Django/FastAPI/Flask

Unit testing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Strumenti

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Descrizione del lavoro

Role overview

Contribute senior Python engineering expertise to training and evaluating AI models through paid, task-based work. The focus is reviewing generated code and technical explanations, testing outputs, and giving structured feedback on software engineering topics. An initial skills assessment is part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Assess generated Python code for correctness, readability, and sound engineering practices.
• Check algorithm explanations for valid reasoning and identify gaps or errors.
• Run scripts to verify behavior, output, and performance.
• Flag inefficient approaches, outdated syntax, and unsupported library usage.
• Give feedback on model responses involving backend design, data pipelines, and APIs.
• Help improve AI systems’ ability to interpret and summarize complex technical and scientific material.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Professional experience as a senior software engineer or developer specializing in Python.
• Ability to solve medium-to-hard algorithmic programming problems independently.
• Strong knowledge of Python internals and features, including the GIL, decorators, generators, memory management, and asynchronous programming.
• High standards for modular, readable code that follows established Python conventions.
• Careful review skills to detect logic errors, memory leaks, and security weaknesses.
• Experience with Python 3, type hints, and at least one of Django, FastAPI, or Flask; familiarity with automated testing tools and REST or GraphQL APIs is also expected.

Benefits and work setup

• Tasks are flexible and remote. Some require one uninterrupted hour, though shorter assignments may also be available.
• Listed task rates can reach $50 per hour, depending on skills and experience.