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Cactus Communications

Freelance SME – Programming Languages

Remote

United kingdom

Freelance

01-12-2025

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript SQL Quality Assurance Training Programming benchmarking

Job Specifications

Job Description

We’re currently seeking subject matter experts in programming and software engineering who are interested in contributing to AI- and LLM-based projects, including data labelling, AI model evaluation, and related technical tasks on a work-from-home basis.

This is a freelance opportunity, and we’re looking for candidates who can dedicate 20+ hours per week. Work will be available regularly, enabling a predictable schedule.

Job Responsibilities

What will you do:

Data Labelling and Annotation: Apply domain knowledge to classify, annotate, and evaluate complex technical material.
AI Model Evaluation: Critically assess AI/LLM outputs for scientific accuracy, logical rigor, correctness, and clarity.
Quality Assurance: Verify the integrity of scientific reasoning and methodology in model outputs.
Task and Dataset Development: Create, refine, and validate domain-specific tasks for training or benchmarking AI systems.
Collaboration: Work with project managers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Candidates should be based in the United States, United Kingdom or Germany and preferably educated at accredited U.S, U.K, or German institutions, ideally with an academic background from a top global university.

Programming & Technical Expertise

Candidates should have strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as:

Python
R
SQL
Java
JavaScript

Additional Information

Please note that only candidates whose profiles are shortlisted will be contacted.

About the Company

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workfor... Know more