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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

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