Software Engineering Expert (AI Training)
Weekday AI (YC W21) · United States · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$100–$230/hrContract
Key Responsibilities
- Design reproducible software engineering environments for evaluating AI model performance.
- Develop high-quality reference ("golden") solutions for complex programming challenges.
- Contribute expert-level code samples in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, TypeScript.
- Analyze, debug, and resolve complex software defects across diverse codebases.
- Design, implement, and validate scalable software features following industry best practices.
- Refactor legacy applications to improve maintainability, readability, and performance.
- Optimize software systems by identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency.
- Document technical reasoning, implementation decisions, and solution methodologies to improve AI training quality.
- Review and validate technical submissions, ensuring correctness, clarity, and engineering excellence.
- Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to continuously improve project quality and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, TypeScript.
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and software engineering principles.
- Proven experience debugging complex software systems and resolving production issues.
- Experience implementing scalable software features throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Strong background in refactoring and modernizing existing codebases.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly through written documentation.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large-scale or distributed software systems.
- Background in software architecture, performance optimization, or system design.
- Experience contributing to open-source projects or maintaining production-grade applications.
- Familiarity with code reviews, engineering best practices, and collaborative software development workflows.
- Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or AI-assisted software development (prior AI experience is not required).
Pay
Performance-based compensation paid per successfully completed task. Earnings are based on completed work that meets project quality requirements. Minimum weekly task submission requirements apply.
Schedule
Immediate availability is preferred. Must-Have Skills: Software Engineering, Python / Java / Rust / Go / C++ / TypeScript, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging, Code Refactoring, Performance Optimization, Good-to-Have Skills: Distributed Systems, System Design, Software Architecture, Open Source Contributions, AI/ML Interest.
Benefits
No benefits are offered for this position.
Benefits
No benefits are offered for this position.