Senior Python Engineer for AI Training (Remote)

Prolific; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Work from home

Job summary

Prolific seeks Senior Python Developers to join its Expert Network for training and evaluating AI models. A quick 10–15 minute skill test may be required, with paid tasks and flexible hours, including the option to work from home.

Responsibilities include evaluating AI-generated Python code, validating logic, executing tests, and annotating model performance. Strong background in Python, Django/FastAPI/Flask, and testing tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Educational background: a BSc or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical field.
• Professional experience: real world experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer specializing in Python.
• Coding proficiency: ability to solve LeetCode Medium to Hard-level problems in Python independently.
• Deep domain knowledge: expert understanding of the GIL, decorators, generators, memory management, and asynchronous patterns (asyncio, async/await).
• Code quality: high standard for clean code, modularity, readability, and adherence to modern Pythonic standards (PEP 8, PEP 20).
• Attention to detail: ability to spot subtle logical flaws, memory leaks, or security vulnerabilities in model-generated code.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Code Accuracy: review AI-generated Python code for functional correctness and adherence to best practices.
• Validate Logic & Reasoning: audit AI step-by-step explanations for complex algorithms to ensure logical soundness.
• Conduct Execution Testing: run model-generated scripts in appropriate environments to verify performance and output.
• Annotate Model Performance: identify inefficiencies, deprecated syntax, or hallucinated library methods.
• Refine Technical Logic: provide feedback on how models reason about backend architecture, data pipelines, or API design.

Skills

Senior Python Developer

Python proficiency

Memory management

Async patterns (asyncio)

GIL awareness

Code quality (PEP 8)

Education

BSc or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

pytest

unittest

coverage.py

tox

Job description

Prolific seeks Senior Python Developers to join its Expert Network for training and evaluating AI models. A quick 10–15 minute skill test may be required, with paid tasks and flexible hours, including the option to work from home.

Responsibilities include evaluating AI-generated Python code, validating logic, executing tests, and annotating model performance. Strong background in Python, Django/FastAPI/Flask, and testing tools is essential.