Senior Python Engineer — AI Task Design & Evaluation

Socket.dev; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay per task up to $200/hr

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What we look for includes 8+ years in software development, core stack skills (Python, JS/TS, Docker, Postgres, Kafka, Redis), experience writing tests, and English proficiency at least B2+. Tasks include building realistic environments, designing solvable tasks, writing tests, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development.
• Core stack: Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React), Docker, Postgres, Kafka, Redis.
• Experience writing tests (functional, integration).
• English proficiency - B2+

Responsibilities

• Build realistic developer environments: a virtual company with codebase, infrastructure, and context.

Skills

Python (FastAPI)

JavaScript/TypeScript

Docker

Postgres

Kafka

Redis

Testing

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What we look for includes 8+ years in software development, core stack skills (Python, JS/TS, Docker, Postgres, Kafka, Redis), experience writing tests, and English proficiency at least B2+. Tasks include building realistic environments, designing solvable tasks, writing tests, and