Senior Software Engineer (Python/Typescript)- Part Time

We're looking for a high-taste engineer with a strong eye for quality — someone who's worked 
hands-on with preference data and rubric creation, and knows what separates a good example 
from a great one. You communicate clearly and can synthesize complex technical work the way 
a strong MAI dev would: concise, structured, and easy for others to act on. You're comfortable 
in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and default to shipping over deliberating. 
What does day-to-day look like: 
● Design, refine, and iterate on rubrics and evaluation criteria for preference data 
● Review and label data with a high bar for quality, catching subtle issues others might 
miss 
● Build and maintain pipelines/infra that support data generation, collection, and 
evaluation workflows 
● Synthesize findings from data work into clear write-ups, updates, or recommendations 
for the team 
● Collaborate closely with researchers/engineers to translate qualitative judgment into 
scalable processes 
Required Skills: 
● 5+ yrs of proficiency in Python (especially building/maintaining pipelines and infra) or 
Typescript (experience contributing to or navigating large codebases like VSCode a 
plus) 
● Hands-on experience with preference data collection and/or rubric creation 
● Strong written and verbal communication — able to distill technical work into clear, 
actionable summaries 
● Demonstrated high-taste judgment — able to articulate why something is good, not 
just that it is 
Engagement Details: 
● Commitments Required: At least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week 
with overlap of 4 hours with PST.  
● Employment type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave) 
● Duration of contract : 3 month; [expected start date is next week] 
● Location : North America 
Evaluation Process (approximately 30 mins) : 
● One round of interview (30 mins of technical & cultural discussion)