Freelance Software Developer (Python Engineer) - AI Trainer

Mindrift
Santa Cruz, CA

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At Mindrift , innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What we do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Python developer who enjoys building tools, environments, and infrastructure for working with LLM-based agents. You’ll help create sandboxes, task systems, and CI/CD pipelines to support testing and development of AI agents. You’ll also work closely with researchers and domain experts, helping them set up and use these tools effectively.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

  • Sandboxes for running and testing AI agents safely
  • Tools for writing tasks and test cases for agents
  • CI/CD pipelines to run checks and evaluate agents
  • Dev environments for experts creating these tasks
  • Repo templates and scripts to help new contributors
  • Interfaces for tracking task input and agent results
  • Example Tasks

How to get started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you’ll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

  • You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or other related fields.
  • You have 5+ years of experience writing Python code.
  • Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above .
  • You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines.
  • Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

  • Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
  • Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
  • Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.
Posted 2025-09-22

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