Software Engineer – AI Research & Evaluation (US-based)
Listing checked November 6, 2026 · details as published by Turing
Key details
- Pay
- Not published
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Posted
- April 9, 2026
Overview
Turing seeks a software engineer to build datasets that train and benchmark large language models. You will curate code examples and evaluate AI-generated code across Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js), and additional languages like C/C++, Java, Rust, and Go. The role sits at the intersection of software engineering and AI research, with direct collaboration with researchers and cross-functional teams. Expect a flexible contractor engagement, at least 10 hours per week up to 40, for an initial month with possible extensions.
What You'll Do7
- Curate code examples and craft solutions to strengthen AI training datasets
- Review and refine AI-produced code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability
- Build agents that check code quality and surface error patterns in full-stack apps
- Test model capabilities across the software lifecycle, from prototyping to maintenance
- Design automated verification methods for software engineering tasks
- Partner with researchers and cross-functional teams to improve AI coding solutions
- Provide clear, structured rationales for evaluation decisions
Requirements6
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong full-stack skills with Python and JavaScript (React, Node.js)
- Track record deploying scalable, production-grade software
- Solid grasp of software architecture, design, debugging, and code review
- Excellent written and oral communication for evaluation rationales
- Must be based in the United States
Preferred Qualifications2
- Experience at high-growth companies like Stripe, Airbnb, Cloudflare, Datadog, or Coinbase
- Degree from strong CS programs such as University of Washington, UIUC, UT Austin, University of Michigan, or Purdue
Who Should Apply
Engineers with at least 3 years of full-stack experience in Python and JavaScript who enjoy judging code quality and explaining their reasoning. The role fits someone who has shipped production systems and wants to shape how AI models learn to code.
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