Senior SWE - Python / TypeScript · Turing Turing · Varies · remote in US · 3w ago Varies remote in US 3w ago

Benture; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Turing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Python/TypeScript) for a 3-month independent contractor engagement. Remote - North America, ~40 hrs/week with Pacific Time overlap.

You will design rubrics for preference data, label data with high quality, and build data pipelines alongside AI researchers and engineers. Ideal candidates have strong Python or TypeScript skills, experience with data collection or rubric creation, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with data labeling and rubric design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated high-taste judgment and clarity in summaries.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with bias toward shipping.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and iterate rubrics and evaluation criteria for preference data.
• Review and label data with a high bar for quality.
• Build and maintain pipelines and infrastructure supporting data generation, collection, and evaluation workflows.
• Synthesize findings from data work into clear write-ups and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to translate qualitative judgment into scalable processes.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Rubric design

Data labeling

Communication

Shipping bias

Tools

VSCode

Job description

Senior SWE (Python / TypeScript) | Contractor | Remote - North America | ~40 hrs/week

Turing is seeking a high-judgment Senior Software Engineer to support cutting-edge AI model development through preference data work, rubric design, and pipeline engineering. This is a 3-month independent contractor engagement working alongside frontier AI researchers and engineers.

About Turing

Turing is one of the world's leading AGI infrastructure companies, partnering with frontier AI labs to accelerate model development through high-quality training data, evaluations, and top-tier engineering talent.

What You'll Do

• Design, refine, and iterate on rubrics and evaluation criteria for preference data
• Review and label data with a high bar for quality, identifying subtle issues others might overlook
• Build and maintain pipelines and infrastructure supporting data generation, collection, and evaluation workflows
• Synthesize findings from data work into clear write-ups, updates, and actionable recommendations
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to translate qualitative judgment into scalable processes

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python (pipeline/infra development) or TypeScript (experience with large codebases like VSCode is a plus)
• Hands-on experience with preference data collection and/or rubric creation
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to distill complex technical work into clear, actionable summaries
• Demonstrated high-taste judgment - able to articulate why something is good, not just that it is
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environment with bias toward shipping

Engagement Details

• Compensation: Market rate (please provide a specific hourly rate expectation)
• Availability: 40 hrs/week preferred; minimum 6-hour overlap with Pacific Time required
• Employment Type: Independent contractor (no medical or paid leave benefits)
• Duration: 3 months, starting as soon as possible
• Location: North America (fully remote)

Evaluation Process

One interview round (~30 minutes) covering technical skills and cultural fit.