Employment Type & Eligibility This is a W‑2 contract role with TEKSYSTEMS. We are UNABLE to support C2C, 1099, employer‑of‑record (EOR), STEM OPT, OPT EAD, or third‑party staffing arrangements. Candidates must be eligible to work directly on our W‑2 without reliance on another employer or consulting firm. About the Role Meta AI is advancing the next generation of Large Language Models (LLMs), and we’re looking for a Sr. Python Engineer to support data acquisition, processing, and analysis that directly powers model training. You’ll build Python tooling to parse and download large datasets, write SQL to transform data, and partner closely with researchers and engineers across Meta AI. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems, writing high‑quality code, and working in a fast‑moving environment. What You’ll Do + Develop Python scripts to efficiently parse, download, and process large web‑based datasets + Write SQL queries to clean, transform, and prepare data for downstream use + Build high‑quality, maintainable, production‑ready Python code + Troubleshoot and debug issues across data processing workflows + Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices + Ensure performance, reliability, and quality across applications + Produce clear, accurate documentation + Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in engineering and research Required Skills & Experience + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field + 6+ years of professional software engineering experience + Strong proficiency in Python + Solid experience writing SQL + Experience with data pipelines or data processing workflows + Comfort working in Linux environments and writing shell scripts + Strong problem‑solving skills and high attention to detail + Ability to work independently and collaboratively + Experience contributing to large‑scale software projects Nice to Have + Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field + Experience with web scraping or processing large datasets + Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) + Exposure to DevOps tooling or concepts + Deep experience data analytics or machine learning concepts Key Technologies Python, SQL, Data Pipelines, Linux, Shell Scripting, AWS/Azure/GCP (nice to have), Web Scraping (nice to have) Why This Role? + Direct impact on next‑generation AI and LLM development + Highly collaborative work with researchers and engineers + 100% remote flexibility + Opportunity to build tools and pipelines that directly advance AI research at Meta ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment Type & Eligibility This is a W‑2 contract role with TEKSYSTEMS. We are UNABLE to support C2C, 1099, employer‑of‑record (EOR), STEM OPT, OPT EAD, or third‑party staffing arrangements. Candidates must be eligible to work directly on our W‑2 without reliance on another employer or consulting firm. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.