Sr. Python Engineer (SOTA Agents) at Turing

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

Turing is looking for a seasoned Python Engineer with deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and state-of-the-art agent-based systems. This is a part-time contractor role (minimum 20 hrs/week) focused on building and scaling cutting-edge AI-driven solutions for frontier research and enterprise applications.

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 accelerates frontier research through high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI researchers — and helps enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based scripts and services for LLM- and agent-driven systems
• Design, build, and optimize SOTA LLM workflows and autonomous agent architectures
• Implement and maintain web scraping pipelines for structured and unstructured data collection
• Analyze, debug, and improve agent behavior, prompt logic, and system reliability
• Integrate LLM-based components into end-to-end application workflows
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability of AI-focused systems
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, agent frameworks, and applied AI techniques

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting and development
• Hands-on experience working primarily or exclusively with LLMs and SOTA agent systems
• Experience with web scraping, data extraction, and preprocessing
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to code quality

Engagement Details

• Type: Contractor (no medical/paid leave)
• Duration: 6 months (adjustable based on engagement)
• Commitment: Minimum 20 hrs/week with at least 4 hrs/day overlap with PST
• Location: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, Brazil, or Mexico

Evaluation Process

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