
Senior Software Engineer (Python / TypeScript)
Curvia AI
Job description
Company Description
:Curvia AI is a technology and AI solutions company that transforms complexity into opportunity through enterprise solutions, AI-powered automation, and data-driven insights. We build practical, scalable, and human-centred technology grounded in integrity, security, and responsible innovation.
About the Role:
We're looking for a high-taste engineer with a strong eye for quality โ someone who's worked hands-on with preference data and rubric creation, and knows what separates a good example from a great one. You communicate clearly and can synthesise complex technical work the way a strong MAI dev would: concise, structured, and easy for others to act on. You're comfortable in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and default to shipping over deliberating.
Engagement Details:
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Compensation:
$60/hour
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Commitments Required
: At least 8 hours per day with overlap of 4 hours with PST.
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Employment type
: Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
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Mode of Work:
Fully Remote
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Number of positions:
5
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Engagement type:
C2C or 1099 (independent contractor)
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Duration of contract
: 3 months; [expected start date is next week]
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Location
: North America
Evaluation Process (approximately 30 mins):
- One round of interview (30 mins of technical & cultural discussion)
What does day-to-day look like:
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Design, refine, and iterate on rubrics and evaluation criteria for preference data
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Review and label data with a high bar for quality, catching subtle issues others might miss
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Build and maintain pipelines/infra that support data generation, collection, and evaluation workflows
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Synthesise findings from data work into clear write-ups, updates, or recommendations for the team
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Collaborate closely with researchers/engineers to translate qualitative judgement into scalable processes
Required Skills:
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5+ yrs of proficiency in Python (especially building/maintaining pipelines and infra) or TypeScript (experience contributing to or navigating large codebases like VSCode a plus)
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Hands-on experience with preference data collection and/or rubric creation
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Strong written and verbal communication โ able to distil technical work into clear, actionable summaries
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Demonstrated high-taste judgement โ able to articulate
why
something is good, not just that it is