Bash / PowerShell Engineer (Remote Contract)

This role directly contributes to improving world-class AI systems through high-quality automation, DevOps, and infrastructure scripting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Review and evaluate AI-generated Bash and PowerShell scripts for correctness, clarity, safety, performance, and portability

Analyze step-by-step reasoning and troubleshooting workflows behind automation solutions

Identify logical errors, edge cases, security risks, and inaccuracies in scripts

Write expert-level explanations and model solutions demonstrating best practices

Compare, rate, and rank multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality

Create detailed prompts and responses for AI training across automation topics

Fact-check technical content and validate accuracy

Test AI outputs for reliability, bias, and real-world usability

Required Qualifications

Expert-level proficiency in Bash and/or PowerShell scripting

2–3+ years of hands-on scripting and automation experience

Strong ability to write, debug, and maintain shell or object-based scripts

Experience evaluating scripts for safety, readability, performance, and portability

Background in Software Engineering, DevOps, IT Automation, or Infrastructure roles

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field

Experience using LLMs for coding, troubleshooting, or reviewing scripts

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bash tools expertise: awk, sed, grep

PowerShell experience with PowerShell Core, DSC, and Azure PowerShell

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and cloud automation

Contributions to open-source CLI, DevOps, or infrastructure projects

Previous AI data training or model evaluation experience

Minimum C1 English proficiency

Why Join SME Careers

Fully remote contract role (U.S.-based)

Competitive hourly compensation up to $55/hour

Work with leading AI companies and foundation model labs

Flexible schedule and high-impact technical work

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