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Software Engineer – Backend
Position: Software Engineer – Backend
Type: Contractor
Compensation: $30–$100/hour
Location: Remote – Global
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Backend Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating challenging coding tasks and evaluating AI-generated solutions. You’ll use your software engineering expertise to develop realistic problems involving feature implementation, bug fixing, and code quality. No prior AI experience is required — your backend engineering expertise is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Create realistic, challenging coding tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixes.
- Develop deterministic testers and verifiers that accept valid solutions and reject incorrect ones.
- Build and evaluate tasks based on real-world backend engineering workflows.
- Debug software issues and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Review code for correctness, maintainability, and quality.
- Assess solutions using automated tests and objective evaluation criteria.
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Required Qualifications
- Strong backend development experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar languages.
- Experience building scalable services and APIs.
- Proficiency in debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.
- Strong code review and software quality assessment skills.
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering high-quality, performant backend applications.
- Experience identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
- Experience refactoring codebases and implementing complex features in large-scale applications.
- Ability to create reliable, objective tests for evaluating software solutions.
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Compensation
- $30–$100/hour, with output-based payment for tasks that meet project specifications.
- Independent contractor engagement.
- Approximately 15 hours per week.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends if desired.
- Minimum submission requirements apply, including a minimum number of tasks per week.
- Approximately 100 openings available.
Application Process
- Submit your application and complete the screening questions.
- Complete a 15–20-minute AI interview.
- Complete a technical assessment, if required.
- Undergo hiring manager review.
- Begin your first tasks within 24–48 hours of onboarding if selected.
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