Python - Senior Developers - AI Training - USA

About Prolific

Prolific is building a large pool of quality human data used by AI developers, researchers, and organizations to gather data from paid study participants.

The role

We're looking for Senior Python Developers to join an Expert Network to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Candidates complete a short skills assessment and, if successful, participate in paid tasks focused on helping AI understand and summarize complex scientific data.

Researchers looking for these skills tend to pay up to $50/hr, depending on skills and experience level. Participants must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

What you'll bring

• BSc or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical field
• Real world experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer specializing in Python
• Ability to solve LeetCode Medium to Hard-level problems in Python independently
• Expert understanding of the GIL (Global Interpreter Lock), decorators, generators, memory management, and asynchronous patterns (asyncio, async/await)
• High standards for clean code, including modularity, readability, and adherence to modern Pythonic standards (PEP 8, PEP 20)
• Ability to spot subtle logical flaws, memory leaks, or security vulnerabilities in model-generated code

What you'll be doing in the role

• Review AI-generated Python code for functional correctness and adherence to best practices
• Audit step-by-step explanations provided by AI for complex algorithmic solutions
• Execute model-generated scripts in appropriate environments to verify performance and output
• Identify inefficient solutions, deprecated syntax, or hallucinated library methods
• Provide structured feedback on backend architecture, data pipelines, or API design discussions

Key Technologies

• Expert mastery of Python 3.x, including type hints and modern language features
• Experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask
• Proficiency with pytest, unittest, coverage.py, and tox
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and server-side logic in Python environments such as FastAPI or Django REST Framework

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates up to $50/hr depending on skills and experience
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work opportunities
• Fast onboarding process after passing the assessment

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