Software Engineer

Job Title: LLM Evaluation Expert

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote

**This is a Part-time role (10 Hrs/week)**

Job Description:

As an LLM Evaluation Expert specializing in Coding, you will play a crucial role in assessing and improving our language models' coding capabilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in evaluating LLM-generated code responses, making high-level judgments, and setting the standard for what constitutes excellent AI-assisted coding.

Key Responsibilities:

? Critically analyze and evaluate code responses generated by our LLMs across various programming languages and paradigms

? Exercise expert judgment to select the most appropriate and efficient code solutions from multiple LLM-generated options

? Make informed decisions on behalf of our customers, ensuring that selected code meets industry standards, best practices, and specific client needs

? Develop and write coding demonstrations to illustrate "what good looks like" in AI-generated code, setting benchmarks for quality and efficiency

? Provide detailed feedback and explanations for your evaluations, helping to refine and improve the LLM's understanding and output

? Collaborate with the AI research team to identify areas for improvement in the LLM's coding capabilities

? Stay abreast of the latest developments in software engineering, coding standards, and AI to ensure our evaluations remain cutting-edge

Required Qualifications:

? Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

? Extensive experience (5+ years) in software development across multiple programming languages and paradigms

? Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate code quality, efficiency, and adherence to best practices

? Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to make complex judgments under ambiguous circumstances

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

? Experience in technical writing, particularly in creating coding examples or tutorials

Preferred Qualifications:

? Previous experience working with or evaluating AI systems, particularly in the context of code generation

? Familiarity with a wide range of software development methodologies and architectural patterns

? Understanding of machine learning concepts, particularly as they apply to natural language processing and code generation

? Experience in creating or contributing to coding standards or style guides

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, critical thinking, and communication skills. You will be the bridge between advanced AI technology and practical, real-world coding applications. Your work will directly influence the development of next-generation AI coding assistants, shaping the future of software development.

If you're passionate about code quality, have a keen eye for detail, and are excited about the potential of AI in software engineering, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role.

Desired coding languages for this role:

Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Cypher, SQL ? must have experience with several to be considered for the role

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