Mindrift - Freelance Software Developer (CLI) - AI Tutor

Web Developer is needed in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Client: Mindrift

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Contract: Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

As an AI Tutor in Coding, you will collaborate on various projects aimed at improving GenAI models’ capabilities to address specialized questions and achieve complex reasoning skills. Your typical tasks may include finding and testing actions that could cause harm during normal use, creating test cases for unintended CLI actions, and simulating unexpected issues to check the agent’s safety and reliability.

Requirements

You must meet the following criteria to qualify for this role:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in software testing, risk assessment, or AI safety.
• Proficiency with CLI environment.
• Knowledge of main scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting).
• Understanding of DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of Code versioning tools (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).
• Advanced level of English (C1) or above.
• Ability to learn new methods quickly, switch between tasks and topics, and work with complex guidelines.
• This is a fully remote freelance role; you will need a laptop, an internet connection, available time, and the enthusiasm to take on challenges.

Additional Information

This freelance opportunity is part-time and remote, allowing you to fit it around your primary professional or academic commitments. You will work on advanced AI projects, gaining valuable experience that enhances your portfolio and influencing how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.