Python - Senior Backend Engineer, AI Coding Agent Quality

Description: Seeking a highly experienced software engineer (SR+) to evaluate interactions with AI coding agents like OpenAI Codex and Claude Code. Focus on assessing the quality of AI-generated coding interactions, emphasizing engineering judgment and user experience. Requirements: Staff/Principal-level engineer or equivalent experience. Strong background in TypeScript/JavaScript or Python. Hands-on experience with OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor. Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development workflows. Ability to evaluate code without executing or deeply reviewing every line. Comfortable providing direct, opinionated feedback. High standards for what constitutes good engineering. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate of $100–$200. Flexible hours (10–20 hours/week). Contract duration through early May, with potential for extension. Immediate start available.