Senior Python Systems Developer - Functional Testing Project

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. Requirements 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (primarily Python) Deep experience with pytest (fixtures, session-scoped, timeouts) and designing black-box functional tests for CLI tools Expert-level Docker skills (reproducible Dockerfiles, user contexts, secure workspaces) Strong Linux & Bash scripting skills and comfort debugging inside containers Proficiency with modern Python tooling (uv, pyproject.toml, packaging) Ability to read and understand with LLM many coding languages (for example C, C++, Rust, or Go) Experience using LLMs (Claude Code, Roo Code, Cursor) to accelerate iterative development and test-case generation English language - B2 or higher Benefits Freelance project-based collaboration via the Mindrift platform (powered by Toloka AI) Fully remote and flexible participation — choose when and how much to contribute (20-30 hours per week) Each project has its own compensation level based on scope and expertise required. On this project, AI trainers earn up to $50 per hour equivalent. Opportunity to contribute to innovative AI projects for leading tech companies Supportive global community Originally posted on Himalayas