Role & seniority: Senior software developer; part-time, non-permanent, project-based contract

Stack/tools: Python 3.10; pytest; uv; cross-language codebases (C, Rust, Go); Docker evaluation images; CI pipelines; Dagger/Codespaces; git submodules; AI evaluation/assessment workflows

Top 3 responsibilities

Analyze C/Rust/Go codebases and design/implement cross-language migration tests and migration stubs for Rust targets
Design and implement black-box functional test frameworks for native CLI projects
Build reproducible Docker evaluation images and CI pipelines; manage secure workspace setup and submodule integration; apply judgment to assess AI responses

Must-have skills

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years software development experience, with at least 5 years in Python
Familiarity with C, Rust, Go; ability to read such code (even with LLM)
English proficiency at B2 level
Stable internet connection

Nice-to-haves

Experience evaluating AI systems or AI-driven testing
Comfort with containerized environments, Docker, and CI/CD
Ability to work with multilingual codebases and cross-language tooling

Location & work type

Applicants must reside in the specified country
Remote, project-based with estimated 10–20 hours/week during active phases; workload is project-defined
Compensation: paid contributions up to $40/hour; rates vary by project and location; some projects may incl

Full Description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may

Coordinate cross-language migration workflows by analyzing C/Rust/Go codebases to create behavioral tests and migration stubs for Rust targets. Design and implement black-box functional test frameworks (pytest + uv, Python 3.10) for native CLI projects. Built reproducible Docker evaluation images and CI pipelines for agent evaluation (Dagger/Codespaces), handling secure workspace setup and git submodule integration. Apply professional judgment to assess AI responses

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for senior software developers open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields 5+ years in software development with at least 5 years in Python Familiarity with C, Rust, Go / confidence to read this code with LLM English proficiency - B2 Stable internet connection

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Payment

Paid contributions, with rates up to $40/hour* Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project Some projects include incentive payments

Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project Show more Show less

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