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No prior AI experience required.Details:We are looking for engineers with expert-level ability to complete real-world, end-to-end tasks in terminal environments: compiling code, training models, setting up servers, and handling complex system administration autonomously. Design complex, verifiable terminal tasks spanning Python scripting, automation, data pipelines, software engineering, system administration, and infrastructure — each with a clear, reproducible solution and automated verification criteria.Qualifications:Deep fluency in Python and Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and package/environment management.Strong code review instincts — able to identify suboptimal solutions, suggest improvements, and evaluate competing approaches across multiple turns of a conversation.Proficiency in coding with at least one major language (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Go, JavaScript).Background in one or more of: DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, Backend/Systems Engineering, or Security/Penetration Testing.Bonus: familiarity with agent evaluation frameworks, CI/CD integration, or long-horizon planning in automated pipelines.Details:Opportunity: Remote 1099 contractor (must be eligible).Flexibility: Work independently from anywhere, with no hours commitment.Selection Process: As part of the selection process, applicants must successfully complete an assessment. Those who meet all qualifications may be eligible for part-time, project-based engagements on an as-needed basis.Residency Restriction: Cannot reside in CaliforniaPay: Snorkel pays you per accepted task rather than an hourly rate because we believe our experts should be in control of their earnings. Accepted task payments for this modality can range from $70 to $420 with an average handling time of 60 min – 360 min. Why do we structure compensation this way? Rather than locking experts into an hourly rate, our pay philosophy seeks to reward experts for their expertise: higher productivity and better quality can earn more money, rather than making the same amount on an hourly basis for someone less productive or less qualified than you. 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