1. There is nothing wrong with rhetorical questions per se - I just feel that LLMs often put them between sentences that do not require connection. I would even argue that any LLM would vote against putting the questions I wrote like this because they feel out of place. But I wanted them there.
2. "The solution isn't more polish—it's more humanity" isn't the pattern I'm referring to. The slop pattern is using "This isn't just X—it's Y" for emphasis reinforcement, like "This isn't just wrong—it's baffling." Mine is a simple contrast statement.
Thanks for the comment though - I'm glad a fellow human read it carefully enough to have an opinion on it! :)
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We’re looking for Python backend engineers to work on a trustless supercluster of performance-proofed, GPU-enabled, sandboxed Docker container runners controlled by truly decentralized algorithms (not just PAXOS or RAFT).
Wow, that was a mouthful...
If you found it interesting, join Reef Technologies and tackle complex technical challenges like this on your own terms:
- Contribute from wherever you like - we are fully remote
- Set your own time commitment, as long as it’s at least 30h per week
- See how we work in our handbook: github.com/reef-technologies/handbook
- Influence the way we operate through our Sociocracy 3.0 decision-making process
Salary on a B2B contract:
- $45–$70 USD or 190–295 PLN per hour
- $7,560–$11,760 USD or 31,920–49,560 PLN per month if you work 40 hours per week (most of us work a bit less)
- Flexible work schedule (as measured with a time tracker)
- Rates are automatically adjusted for inflation twice a year
We're looking for someone with 5+ years of programming experience, including at least one year with Python (open source and significant personal projects count!).
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Reef Technologies | Senior Python Backend Engineer | REMOTE | Full-time Salary: 45-70 USD per hour, or 7560-11760 USD a month (assuming 40 hours per week). Hourly rates auto-adjusted for inflation.
We're all about the backend! As a fully remote Python software house, we comprise a small, agile team of senior engineers, each with at least five years of experience. We're known for delivering stable solutions and always accounting for edge cases, minimizing the need for urgent fixes.
- Full Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere.
- Flexible Hours: Pick your own hours.
- Dynamic Projects: Work with startups globally on projects of your choice.
- Influence: Contribute to decisions and influence how we operate thanks to the Sociocracy 3.0 framework.
- Personal assistant for your non-work tasks.
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Who Are We Looking For? Experienced Python engineer with at least 5 years of programming (not necessarily professional), including at least a year with Python. Must have a deep love for Python and the ability to come up with Pythonic solutions to problems.
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We're all about the backend! As a fully remote Python software house, we comprise a small, agile team of senior engineers, each with at least five years of experience. We're known for delivering stable solutions and always accounting for edge cases, minimizing the need for urgent fixes.
- Full Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere.
- Flexible Hours: Pick your own hours.
- Dynamic Projects: Work with startups globally on projects of your choice.
- Influence: Contribute to decisions and influence how we operate thanks to the Sociocracy 3.0 framework.
- Personal assistant for your non-work tasks.
- Multicultural environment with a voice for everyone.
Who Are We Looking For? Experienced Python engineer with at least 5 years of programming (not necessarily professional), including at least a year with Python. Must have a deep love for Python and the ability to come up with Pythonic solutions to problems.
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