Python Developer

Job Type: Contract Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• —Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs
• —Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services
• —Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed
• —Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
• —Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows
• —Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• —3+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Python
• —Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• —Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
• —Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design
• —Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications:

• —Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions)
• —Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows
• —Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development