Python Software Engineer - AI Workflows
Alignerr · Seattle, WA
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $75,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Build AI infrastructure for next-gen models.
- Design and optimize Python data pipelines.
- Develop full-stack annotation and evaluation tools.
- Improve system reliability and performance.
- Remote, flexible contract for experienced engineers.
About the role
Python Software Engineer - AI Workflows
About The Role
What if your Python expertise could directly shape the infrastructure behind next-generation AI? We're looking for a senior full-stack Python engineer to build the data pipelines, annotation tooling, and evaluation systems that leading AI labs depend on to train and improve their models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role for an experienced engineer who wants to work on real production systems at the cutting edge of AI — not toy projects, but high-impact infrastructure that influences how the world's most advanced models are built.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and optimize high-performance Python systems supporting AI data pipelines and evaluation workflows
- Develop full-stack tooling and backend services for large-scale data annotation, validation, and quality control
- Improve reliability, performance, and safety across existing Python codebases
- Collaborate with data, research, and engineering teams to support model training and evaluation workflows
- Identify bottlenecks and edge cases in data and system behavior, then implement scalable fixes
- Participate in synchronous design reviews to iterate on architecture and implementation decisions
Who You Are
- 3–5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade Python
- Strong full-stack developer with a solid systems programming background
- You write clean, maintainable code — linters, formatters, and testing frameworks are second nature
- Experienced in integrating AI services and APIs, handling edge cases, and building robust error reporting
- A clear communicator — both in writing and in synchronous discussions
- Native or fluent English speaker
- Available to commit 20–40 hours per week
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, model training, or benchmarking pipelines
- Experience with distributed systems or developer tooling
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact engineering work
- Tackle real production challenges that directly shape how next-generation AI models are built
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- Python Software Engineer - AI
- Python
- Full-stack development
- AI infrastructure
- Data pipelines
- Annotation tooling
- Evaluation systems
- Systems programming
- API integration
- Production-grade code
Skills & topics
- Python Software Engineer
- Python
- Software Engineer
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Pipelines
- Full Stack
- Remote
- Contractor
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3-5+ years of production Python experience, full-stack skills, and AI integration examples for the Python Software Engineer - AI role.
- Showcase your code: Emphasize experience with linters, formatters, and testing frameworks, demonstrating your commitment to clean, maintainable code.
- Quantify your impact: Provide examples of how you've improved system performance, reliability, or handled edge cases in previous projects.
- Communicate clearly: Prepare to discuss your technical expertise and collaborative approach during synchronous design reviews and interviews.
- Demonstrate AI familiarity: If possible, include experience with data annotation, ML workflows, or evaluation systems to align with Alignerr's focus.
Technical preparation
Master Python's core libraries and frameworks.,Practice building scalable backend services.,Familiarize yourself with AI/ML concepts.,Implement robust error handling and logging.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex Python system you built.,How do you ensure code quality and maintainability?,Explain your approach to identifying bottlenecks.,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Python Software Engineer - AI Workflows role at Alignerr?
- The Python Software Engineer - AI Workflows position at Alignerr is a fully remote contract role. This means you can work from anywhere, offering flexibility in your work location.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Python Software Engineer at Alignerr?
- As a Python Software Engineer at Alignerr, you will design and build high-performance Python systems for AI data pipelines, develop full-stack tooling for data annotation, and improve system reliability and performance for cutting-edge AI models.
- What qualifications are essential for the Python Software Engineer - AI role at Alignerr?
- Essential qualifications for this role include 3-5+ years of professional Python experience, strong full-stack development skills, a background in systems programming, and experience integrating AI services and APIs.
- What is the expected time commitment for this remote Python engineering role?
- The commitment for this role is between 20 to 40 hours per week, offering a flexible schedule that can be adapted to your needs.
- Does Alignerr offer opportunities for contract extension or ongoing work for Python Engineers?
- Yes, Alignerr mentions the potential for ongoing work and contract extensions as new projects launch, suggesting stability for successful contractors.
- What 'nice to have' skills would make a Python Software Engineer candidate stand out at Alignerr?
- Candidates with prior experience in data annotation, data quality, evaluation systems, AI/ML workflows, or distributed systems tooling would be particularly strong contenders.
- How does Alignerr ensure the impact of its Python Software Engineer work?
- Alignerr emphasizes that this role involves working on real production systems and high-impact infrastructure that directly influences the development of advanced AI models, ensuring your work has significant influence.