Sr. Python Engineer at Turing

Sr. Python Engineer | Contractor | Remote – India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico

Turing is seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable APIs and backend services in support of cutting-edge AI research and enterprise AI deployments. This is a fully remote contractor role requiring at least 20 hours per week with 4 hours of daily overlap with PST.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing helps accelerate frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI talent — and applies that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into measurable business impact.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with ML engineers to expose and maintain APIs for training, evaluation, and benchmarking workflows.
• Write efficient, production-grade Python code with a strong emphasis on scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, optimize data pipelines, and ensure smooth deployment of backend applications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and manage PR merges to uphold engineering standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs, implementing asynchronous programming, and managing the full API lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Strong track record of identifying and mitigating risks early with a deep sense of ownership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices: automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and scalable design patterns.
• Familiarity with NumPy and Pandas; exposure to PyTorch or TensorFlow is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Engagement Details

• Type: Contractor (no medical/paid leave benefits)
• Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week, at least 4 hours/day with PST overlap
• Duration: 3 months (adjustable based on engagement)
• Eligible Locations: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico

Evaluation Process

• Technical interview (60 minutes) with a live coding challenge focused on Python.

Perks

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.