Python Backend Engineer - Remote

About the role

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to help train and evaluate next‑generation AI systems by tackling real‑world engineering tasks. This remote contractor position focuses on backend, full‑stack, systems, and infrastructure challenges and does not require prior AI experience.

Key responsibilities

• Work on diverse engineering tasks across backend, full‑stack, infrastructure, and systems projects.
• Review, debug, improve, and clearly explain code in various technical environments.
• Design or evaluate solutions involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Identify trade‑offs related to scalability, maintainability, performance, reliability, security, and developer experience.
• Communicate technical reasoning in writing, outlining why solutions work and alternative options.
• Collaborate with the customer’s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions, and problem‑solving exercises.
• Adapt quickly to new codebases, frameworks, and technical requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in at least one backend or full‑stack environment (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C#.NET, C++, Go, Ruby, PHP).
• Proven ability to read, reason through, and explain unfamiliar code or technical requirements.
• Clear, objective technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Node.js
• Java
• C# / .NET
• C++
• Go
• Ruby
• PHP
• AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Containers and monitoring tools
• React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, or React Native
• GitHub (open‑source contributions or public repositories)