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HungerRush

Staff Software Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

A candidate must be able to contribute at any point in the full development cycle from the ... This is a remote role. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: * Collaborate with HungerRush teams ...

HungerRush

Staff Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

A candidate must be able to contribute at any point in the full development cycle from the ... This is a remote role. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: * Collaborate with HungerRush teams ...

NAVA Software Solutions

AI Engineer -Remote

Houston, TX · On-site +1

NAVA Software is looking for an AI Engineer Details: AI Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: 6+ ... GraphRag in AI/ML products (production deployments). * Strong Azure cloud experience. * Python ...

1647

Senior React Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$117K - $154K/yr

Onsite work is required, remote and/or hybrid will not be considered. Direct Hire or Contractor? In ... Job Requirements 7+ years of software development experience 3+ years of ReactJS development ...

HungerRush

Director, Software Engineering

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$241K/yr

Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern software development, including ... Proven ability to build and maintain a healthy engineering culture in a distributed, remote-first ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote python sdet in Houston, TX is $55.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.15 and $63.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Python Sdet vs Remote QA Engineer?

AspectRemote Python SdetRemote QA Engineer
Required SkillsPython, automation, testing frameworks, scriptingTesting methodologies, manual and automated testing, scripting
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, automation focus, scripting tasksTesting teams, manual and automated testing, test case design
CertificationsISTQB, Python certifications, automation toolsISTQB, software testing certifications
Industry UsageTech, software development, startupsTech, finance, healthcare, various industries

Remote Python Sdet roles focus on developing automated testing solutions using Python, scripting, and testing frameworks, often working closely with developers. Remote QA Engineers handle both manual and automated testing, designing test cases, and ensuring software quality across various industries. While both roles require testing knowledge, the Sdet emphasizes automation and scripting skills, whereas QA Engineers may focus more on manual testing processes.

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Copy of Senior Python Developer (AI Evaluation & Benchmarking)

Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Texas City, TX • Remote

$80 - $100/hr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

An enterprise client is seeking experienced Senior Python Developers to help build the next generation of Artificial Intelligence systems. This opportunity support the client who is a leading AI platform that enables organizations to build intelligent applications through high-quality human feedback, AI evaluation, and model alignment.

The selected consultants will contribute to AI research by designing programming benchmarks, evaluating AI-generated code, and helping improve the performance, reasoning, and reliability of frontier AI models. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems while contributing to the future of Generative AI.

Job Description

This opportunity is ideal for senior software engineers with strong Python expertise who enjoy writing high-quality code, reviewing technical solutions, and working on AI-related projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop coding benchmarks used to evaluate frontier AI models.
  • Analyze AI-generated code for correctness, reliability, efficiency, and edge cases.Build and maintain scalable data pipelines that support AI evaluation workflows.
  • Create structured programming scenarios to test reasoning, debugging, and code quality.
  • Work with large codebases and multi-language software environments.
  • Collaborate with teams focused on improving how AI models understand, generate, and evaluate software.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested Python code following software engineering best practices.
Qualifications

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience (required).
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python.
  • Experience working at a high-growth technology company or top-tier software organization.
  • Proficiency in at least one additional programming language such as JavaScript, Go, C++, or similar.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks such as pytest, Mocha, or JUnit.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, debugging, and code quality.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with AI/ML evaluation, model benchmarking, or Generative AI.
  • Background in security engineering.
  • Significant contributions to open-source software projects.
  • Experience working with large-scale distributed systems or enterprise software platforms.
Additional Information
  • Fully remote contract opportunity.
  • Compensation ranges from $80-$100 USD per hour.
  • Expected workload is 10-39 hours per week, depending on project needs.
  • Weekly payments for approved work completed during the previous week.
  • Work volume may fluctuate throughout the duration of the engagement.

Hiring Process:

  • Submit your proposal.
  • Complete a short qualification form provided by the client.
  • Qualified candidates will receive an Upwork contract offer and onboarding instructions.
  • After accepting the contract, candidates will gain access to the client's evaluation.
  • Candidates who successfully pass the evaluation will be invited to a technical interview with the client.

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