RequirementsThe ideal contributor will have:4+ years of Python development experience, ideally in backend or toolsSolid experience building APIs, testing frameworks, or protocol‑based interfacesUnderstanding of Docker, Linux CLI, and HTTP‑based communicationAbility to integrate new tools into existing infrastructuresFamiliarity with how LLM agents are prompted, executed, and evaluatedClear documentation and communication skills – you'll work with QA and writersWe also value applicants who have:Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar structured agent‑server interfacesKnowledge of FastAPI or similar async web frameworksExperience working with LLM logs, scoring functions, or sandbox environmentsAbility to support dev environments (devcontainers, CI configs, linters)JS experienceBenefitsGet paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $80/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needsTake part in a flexible, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitmentsParticipate in an advanced AI project and gain valuable experience to enhance your portfolioInfluence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertiseSeniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typePart‑timeJob functionOtherIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mindrift by 2xGet notified about new Python Developer jobs in Rhode Island, United States .Rhode Island, United States $20.00-$40.00 1 week ago#J-18808-Ljbffr. What you'll be doingDeveloping and maintaining MCP‑compatible evaluation serversImplementing logic to check agent actions against scenario definitionsCreating or extending tools that writers and QAs use to test agentsWorking closely with infrastructure engineers to ensure compatibilityOccasionally helping with test writing or debug sessions when neededAlthough we're only looking for experts for this current project, contributors with consistent high‑quality submissions may receive an invitation for ongoing collaboration across future projects.