Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Independent contractor role for an AI training project: senior backend engineers create realistic coding tasks, build deterministic verifiers, debug/refactor codebases, and design automated tests to improve AI coding ability. ~15 hrs/week, flexible, paid $30–$100/hour per qualifying task.
Position:
Senior Software Engineer
Type:
Contractor
Compensation:
$30–$100/hour
Location:
Remote
About the Opportunity We are seeking experienced
Software Engineers
to support an AI training project focused on creating realistic, challenging coding tasks and reliable evaluation systems. You'll apply your software engineering expertise to help AI systems improve their ability to solve real-world programming problems. No prior AI experience is required
— your software engineering expertise is what matters. Key Responsibilities Create realistic and challenging
coding tasks
involving feature implementation and bug fixes. Implement
deterministic verifiers
that accept valid solutions and reject incorrect ones. Debug, test, optimize, and refactor existing
codebases . Design and maintain
automated tests
and reliable testing strategies. Identify
performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system issues . Review code and evaluate technical solutions for quality and correctness. Required Qualifications Strong backend experience with
Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++ , or similar. Experience building
scalable services and APIs . Strong skills in
debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing . Solid
code review
and software engineering judgment. Experience with
testing strategies, large test suites, flaky tests, or quality improvement
is highly valued. Strong understanding of
algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals . Preferred Qualifications Proven experience delivering high-quality and performant
backend systems . Experience resolving
software bugs and system bottlenecks . Experience with
codebase refactoring
and complex feature implementation. Strong
analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication
skills. Compensation Output-based compensation of $30–$100/hour equivalent, paid per qualifying task. Independent contractor engagement. Approximately
15 hours/week
with a
flexible schedule . Approximately
300 positions
available. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply. Application Process Submit your application and complete the screening questions. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes. Complete the technical assessment, if required. Complete hiring manager review and onboarding.