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Python Software Engineer

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Posted 19 days ago

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About this role

We are looking for experienced Senior Python Software Engineers / Tech Leads to work on an AI-focused software engineering project involving real-world open-source codebases and LLM evaluation.

You will work hands-on with GitHub repositories, troubleshoot and triage software issues, configure development environments, evaluate test coverage, and assess how effectively LLMs can understand and fix real-world software problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and triage GitHub issues across trending open-source libraries.
  • Set up and configure software repositories and development environments.
  • Work with Docker and local development environments.
  • Evaluate unit test coverage and test quality.
  • Modify, run, and test real-world Python codebases locally.
  • Assess LLM performance in software bug-fixing scenarios.
  • Collaborate with researchers to identify challenging repositories and issues for LLM evaluation.
  • Potentially lead and collaborate with junior engineers.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of overall software engineering experience.
  • Strong Python programming experience.
  • Proficiency with Git and Docker.
  • Understanding of basic software pipeline setup.
  • Ability to navigate and understand complex codebases.
  • Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable running, modifying, and testing real-world projects locally.
  • Experience with open-source projects is an advantage.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with LLM research or LLM evaluation projects.
  • Experience building or testing developer tools or automation agents.
  • Experience working with public GitHub repositories.
  • Previous experience in AI/ML or developer-focused AI projects.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.
  • Must be available for at least 4 hours of overlap with PST.
  • Fully remote opportunity.
  • 3-month contractor assignment.
  • Contractor role does not include medical or paid leave.

Why Join?

Work on a cutting-edge AI project focused on evaluating how Large Language Models interact with real-world software code, combining practical software engineering with AI research.

Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume.
anusya@destinareservices.com

Pay: Up to ₹150,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have hands-on experience with Git, Docker, and working with complex codebases?
  • Do you have experience analyzing, debugging, modifying, and testing real-world Python projects or open-source GitHub repositories?

Experience:

  • Python: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Required skills

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