
Evaluation Scenario Writer - AI Agent Testing Specialist
Mindrift • Dallas, Texas, United States
Salary: $80 / hour
Role & seniority: Experienced software developers, software engineers, and/or test automation specialists; part-time, non-permanent, project-based opportunities (not permanent employment).
Stack/tools: Python (pytest, async/await, subprocess, file I/O); full-stack background (React frontend + robust backend); Docker containers; CI/CD with GitHub Actions; production codebases and evaluation environments.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Create challenging, fair but hard coding test cases and refine them against provided production codebases.
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Write comprehensive functional tests (end-to-end, including edge cases) beyond surface checks.
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Analyze AI failures, iterate tasks based on expert QA feedback and scoring criteria.
Must-have skills
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Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
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5+ years in software development, primarily Python (pytest, async/await, subprocess, file I/O).
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Full-stack experience (React frontend + backend); strong testing experience (functional/integration).
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Docker, CI/CD familiarity (GitHub Actions usage).
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English proficiency at B2 level.
Nice-to-haves
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Experience building and testing production-grade systems; familiarity with evaluating AI systems.
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Ability to work with distributed information sources and complex reasoning tasks.
Location & work type: Flexible/project-based; part-time, non-permanent engagements; payment structures include hourly rates (up to $80/hour) or fixed project rates
Full Description
Please submit your CV 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 isproject-based, not permanent employment.
What This Opportunity Involves
You'll create challenging coding test cases that push AI coding systems to their limits
Review and refine realistic coding tasks based on provided production codebases with realistic scope, requirements and information sources Write comprehensive functional tests that validate actual end-to-end behavior and edge-cases, not just superficial checks Craft "fair but hard" challenges where the AI has all the context it needs, but has to work for it (information scattered across files and external sources, complex reasoning required) Analyze AI failures to understand what the model struggles with vs. what it masters Iterate based on feedback from expert QA reviewers who score your work on 7 quality criteria
What We Look For
This opportunity is a good fit for experienced developers, software engineers, and/or test automation specialists 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, primarily Python (pytest, async/await, subprocess, file operations) Background in Full-Stack development, with an equal focus on building React-based interfaces and robust Back-end systems Experience writing tests (functional, integration - not just running them) Docker containers (running evaluations locally in containers)
CI/CD understanding (GitHub Actions as a user: triggers, labels, reading results) English proficiency - B2
How It Works
Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid
Effort estimate
Tasks for this project are estimated to take 20 hours to complete, depending on complexity. This is an estimate and not a schedule requirement; you choose when and how to work. Tasks must be submitted by the deadline and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be accepted.
Payment
Paid contributions, with rates up to $80/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