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Sr. Python Engineer (SOTA Agents) at Turing
posted 3 months agoSr. 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)