Python + Full-Stack (JS) Developer
Turing • Remote, United States, India
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Listed
186d ago
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- Interview
- Required i As stated in the listing: “Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]”
- Weekly hours
- 20–40 hrs/week
- Timezone overlap
- Partial overlap with US Pacific time required
- Contract length
- 4 weeks
About this role
From the Turing listing
About Turing
Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems. Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.Role Overview:We are actively seeking talented developers proficient in Python & Javascript/Typescript to join our ambitious team dedicated to pushing the frontiers of AI technology. This opportunity is tailored for professionals who thrive on developing innovative solutions and aspire to be at the forefront of AI advancements. You will work with different companies in the US who are looking to develop cutting-edge commercial and research AI solutions. What does day-to-day look like:
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient, high-quality code to train and optimize AI models.
- Conduct evaluations (Evals) to benchmark model performance and analyze results for continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and rank AI model responses to user queries across diverse domains, ensuring alignment with predefined criteria.
- Develop comprehensive explanations and rationales for evaluations, showcasing excellent reasoning and technical expertise.
- Lead efforts in Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), including creating and maintaining high-quality, task-specific datasets.
- Collaborate with researchers and annotators to execute Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) and refine reward models.
- Design innovative evaluation strategies and processes to improve the model's alignment with user needs and ethical guidelines.
- Create and refine optimal responses to improve AI performance, emphasizing clarity, relevance, and technical accuracy.
- Conduct thorough peer reviews of code and documentation, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve model performance and contribute to product enhancements.
- Continuously explore and integrate new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance AI training processes.
Required Skills
- Write readable, reusable, and maintainable code
- Participate in code reviews to ensure that the standards for code quality are met
- Demonstrate your proficiency with your Python and Javascript/Typescript, while covering all bases
- Provide clear, clean, well-organized, correct, and clearly annotated/classifiable code in the responses
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrable experience with developing web apps using modular development and scalable architectures as well as a strong focus on code readability and security/stability (i.e. testing).
- Proficiency with the syntax and conventions of Python and JS/TS (Javascript/Typescript)
- Extensive experience working with JavaScript or TypeScript & Python
- Solid understanding of JavaScript ES6 and either Node.js or Nest JS and React or Angular or VueJS
- Nice to have some prior software Quality Assurance, Test Planning experience & test driven development
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Mandatory knowledge of Docker is required.
- Nice to have some LLM experience with prompting in ChatGPT and other llms.
Perks of Freelancing With Turing
- Work in a fully remote environment.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
Offer Details
- Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with overlap of 4 hours with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week or 40 hrs/week)
- Engagement type : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
- Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]
Evaluation Process (approximately 75 mins)
- Two rounds of interviews (60 min technical + 15 min cultural &, offer discussion)
Requirements
- Python
- JavaScript
- Typescript
- Node.js
- Nest.js
- React
- Vue.js
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Interview Prep
Sample questions for a Full-Stack Developer role, written in-house to help you prepare.
How do you decide where a piece of logic belongs, on the frontend or the backend, when either could technically handle it?
I put anything involving trust, validation, or business rules on the backend, since frontend logic can always be bypassed by a direct API call, and I keep the frontend focused on presentation and responsiveness. Duplicating critical logic on both sides just creates two places it can drift out of sync.
What's your approach to designing an API that a frontend team you don't control will consume?
I design around the frontend's actual use cases rather than just mirroring the backend's internal data model, and I version the API from the start so backend changes don't silently break a frontend I'm not there to coordinate with in real time.
How do you debug an issue when you can't tell if it originates in the frontend, the backend, or the data layer?
I check the actual data at each boundary, what the frontend sent, what the backend received, and what the database returned, rather than guessing based on where the symptom is visible. The layer where a bug shows up and the layer where it originates are often different.
How do you balance page load performance against the amount of client-side interactivity a feature needs?
I default to server-rendering the initial content that users need immediately and load interactive pieces progressively, rather than shipping one large client bundle upfront. Interactivity that isn't needed on first paint shouldn't be part of the cost of first paint.
This listing calls for these tools directly. Prep for the technical screen:
What to Expect
Looking at Turing Software Engineering listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 8.4 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in. This listing's 4-week contract is shorter than the typical 8.4-week Turing Software Engineering engagement.
Based on 28 extracted Turing Software Engineering listings.
Why this role
This Python + Full-Stack (JS) Developer role is for engineers comfortable across Python backends and JavaScript frontends to build and grade full-stack coding evaluation tasks that span both layers. Covering both stacks in one role means grading a model's reasoning end to end, from API logic through to the UI.
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Common questions
How does Turing's talent matching work?
Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
How and when does Turing pay contractors?
Monthly, in USD, via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer. You're engaged as an independent contractor responsible for your own local taxes. Plan your cash flow around a monthly cycle if you're used to weekly payouts elsewhere.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Python + Full-Stack (JS) Developer?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Python + Full-Stack (JS) Developer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Python, JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 20–40 hours per week, over roughly a 4-week contract. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
How much does this specific role pay?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $25–$55/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Turing's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside the United States or India?
This specific role is open only to people based in the United States and India. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.
Is there an interview?
Yes. Two rounds of interviews (60 min technical + 15 min cultural &, offer discussion)