Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation
About this role
Freelance · Remote · LATAM
About Turing
Turing is one of the world’s leading AGI infrastructure companies, working with frontier AI labs to accelerate model development through high-quality training data, evaluations, and engineering talent.
About the Role
As a Python Engineering Manager in our LLM Training business, you will lead large teams of software engineers and data scientists supporting the development of high-quality foundational Large Language Models (LLMs). You will oversee Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), and related technical data-generation and evaluation workflows.
This role combines engineering leadership, delivery ownership, quality management, and client collaboration. You will ensure that projects achieve the expected standards of quality, throughput, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage large teams of Python engineers and developers working on LLM training and evaluation tasks.
- Oversee the execution of SFT, RLHF, and other technical data-generation workflows.
- Own project delivery from initiation through ramp-up, stabilization, and ongoing execution.
- Collaborate closely with research clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure successful delivery.
- Establish rigorous review processes to maintain the quality and consistency of datasets and technical outputs.
- Identify and resolve issues related to task clarity, methodology, result communication, code quality, and implementation bugs.
- Conduct hands-on technical reviews and guide teams in improving Python code quality and engineering practices.
- Implement processes to improve project quality, productivity, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Mentor engineering leads and team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Track delivery metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to meet project goals.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong hands-on proficiency in Python.
- Proven experience managing large technical teams in a delivery-oriented environment.
- Strong understanding of software development, code review, debugging, testing, and quality assurance practices.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in hands-on technical work and identify and resolve quality issues.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, including mentoring and team motivation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Strong ownership of project outcomes, delivery timelines, quality, and operational performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Engagement Details
Compensation: Market rate; please provide a specific hourly rate expectation
Availability: 40 hours/week preferred, with at least 6 hours of Pacific Time overlap per day
Type: Independent contractor
Duration: Approximately 2 months
Start: As soon as possible
Location: LATAM
Evaluation Process
Hiring Manager interview (~30 minutes)
Key skills
Details
- Pay: Shared during the application process
- Company: Turing
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and 2 more
- Platform: Turing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation role pay?
Turing does not publish a pay rate for this Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation position. Pay is shared during the application process and depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Turing lists this Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation full time or part time?
Turing lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation?
Turing lists eligibility for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay. Check the Turing listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Python Engineering Manager, LLM Training & Evaluation?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Turing screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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