Senior Software Engineer Python/TypeScript

Role Title: Senior Software Engineer – Python / TypeScript Engagement Type: Short-Term Contract (3 months) Location: USA or Canada – Fully Remote Start Date: Immediate / Next Week Key Responsibilities 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 and infrastructure 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 and engineers to translate qualitative judgment into scalable, repeatable processes.Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.Strong proficiency in Python (especially building/maintaining pipelines and infrastructure) or TypeScript / Golang / JavaScript.Experience contributing to or navigating large codebases (e.g., VSCode-like environments) is a plus.Hands-on experience with preference data collection, RLHF-style workflows, and/or rubric creation.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex technical work into clear, actionable summaries.Demonstrated high-taste judgment—able to articulate why something is good, not just that it is.