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Senior SWE - Python / TypeScript at Turing
posted 1 month agoSenior 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 environments with a 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.