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Software Engineer (Python & Docker) at Turing
posted 3 months agoSoftware Engineer (Python & Docker) | $300/task | 4-Week Contract | Worldwide Remote
Turing, one of the world's leading AGI infrastructure companies, is urgently hiring skilled Software Engineers for a 4-week contract supporting a frontier AI data initiative. This is a pay-per-task engagement with an ASAP start — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.
Engagement Details
- Type: Contractor, pay per task
- Rate: $300 per approved task
- Commitment: Minimum 1 completed and approved task per day
- Task cap: None — complete as many tasks as the pipeline allows
- Duration: 4 weeks, starting immediately
About the Role
You will be embedded in a team building infrastructure and training data used to develop and evaluate AI agents. Upon joining, you'll be assigned to one of two tracks:
Connectors Track
- Build Python backend applications that replicate existing SaaS tools (Slack, Linear, Jira, Notion, Gmail, wikis)
- Test and validate connectors to ensure each behaves faithfully like the system it emulates
- Extend existing connectors and build new ones within agreed timeframes
Task Track
- Mine data and workflows to identify candidates for long-horizon task development
- Author realistic tasks and verify their quality, realism, and correctness through structured QA
- Write evaluation rubrics defining correct, partially correct, and deficient work
Responsibilities
- Use AI coding agents throughout development, QA, and validation workflows
- Participate in onboarding, calibration, and quality reviews
- Deliver consistently to the agreed quality bar on all milestones
Requirements
- 3+ years of backend development experience with strong Python skills (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
- Proficiency with Git, Docker, and pipeline fundamentals; solid testing and code-quality practices
- Experience building scalable backends, REST APIs, and microservices
- Daily use of AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools
This is a high-velocity, short-term engagement ideal for experienced engineers who work efficiently and thrive in fast-paced, AI-driven environments.