Python Developer

Role Overview

Apply your backend engineering expertise to help improve next-generation AI systems through real-world development work, structured testing, and actionable feedback. No previous AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable REST and GraphQL API endpoints.
• Implement strong data validation, error handling, and security practices across backend services.
• Plan and perform database migrations, performance optimizations, and schema updates.
• Test AI-powered models in Cursor and document findings with incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
• Take part in intensive four-day testing bursts that examine the effect of AI models on real coding workflows.
• Discuss findings and proposed improvements with the research team through a dedicated Slack channel.
• Complete detailed post-testing surveys on model performance and developer experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional backend development experience with strong Python expertise.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Advanced knowledge of backend validation, error handling, and API security.
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, schema design, and performance tuning.
• Extensive experience using AI coding tools. Familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear incident and bug reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, confidential, collaborative remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public open-source contributions, such as GitHub contributions or stars.
• Experience designing or evaluating experimental tools and developer workflows.
• Interest in advances in AI-assisted software development.

Work Terms

• Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

• $50 to $100 per hour.