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Mindrift

MCP & Tools Python Developer - Agent Evaluation Infrastructure

new york, NY

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Overview

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective human intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform, launched and powered by Toloka, connects domain experts with cutting-edge AI projects from innovative tech clients. Our mission is to unlock the potential of GenAI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

Who We’re Looking For

Calling all security researchers, engineers, and penetration testers with a strong foundation in problem-solving, offensive security, and AI‑related risk assessment. If you thrive on digging into complex systems, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities, and thinking creatively under constraints, join us! We value contributors with a passion for continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptability.

About The Project

We’re on the hunt for hands‑on Python engineers for a new project focused on developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and internal tools for running and evaluating agent behavior. You’ll implement base methods for agent action verification, integrate with internal and client infrastructures, and help fill tooling gaps across the team.

What You’ll Be DoingDeveloping and maintaining MCP‑compatible evaluation servers

Implementing logic to check agent actions against scenario definitions

Creating or extending tools that writers and QAs use to test agents

Working closely with infrastructure engineers to ensure compatibility

Occasionally helping with test writing or debug sessions when needed

Requirements

4+ years of Python development experience, ideally in backend or tools

Solid experience building APIs, testing frameworks, or protocol‑based interfaces

Understanding of Docker, Linux CLI, and HTTP‑based communication

Ability to integrate new tools into existing infrastructures

Familiarity with how LLM agents are prompted, executed, and evaluated

Clear documentation and communication skills – you’ll work with QA and writers

Additional Skills (Optional)

Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar structured agent‑server interfaces

Knowledge of FastAPI or similar async web frameworks

Experience working with LLM logs, scoring functions, or sandbox environments

Ability to support dev environments (devcontainers, CI configs, linters)

JS experience

Benefits

Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $80/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needs

Take part in a flexible, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments

Participate in an advanced AI project and gain valuable experience to enhance your portfolio

Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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