Senior Software Developer (Multi-Language Systems & AI Engineering) | $25-$50/hr Remote
Overview
This role involves applying software engineering expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. The developer will design realistic programming tasks, debug complex codebases, implement production-ready features, and build automated testing pipelines. No prior AI experience is required; domain knowledge in systems programming and backend development is key.
What You'll Do6
- 1Design and develop realistic programming tasks that reflect authentic engineering workflows.
- 2Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated bugs within diverse repositories and codebases.
- 3Implement production-ready features, orchestrating coordinated changes across multiple file systems.
- 4Refactor, optimize, and modernize existing code while preserving functional integrity.
- 5Configure and maintain development environments and dependencies using containerized workflows such as Docker.
- 6Build deterministic automated tests and validation pipelines to ensure software reliability.
Requirements7
- 15+ years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent expertise in systems programming and backend development.
- 2Strong proficiency with Docker and containerized development workflows.
- 3Expertise with Git and distributed version control in collaborative, production environments.
- 4Demonstrated experience in at least one core language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, C++, C, or C#).
- 5Advanced debugging and root-cause analysis skills for complex systems and codebases.
- 6Proven ability to implement features across multi-file repositories and maintain automated tests.
- 7Commitment to secure coding practices, code quality, and thorough documentation.
Who Should Apply
An experienced software engineer with a strong background in systems programming and backend development, proficient in multiple languages and comfortable with Docker and Git. The ideal candidate enjoys debugging complex codebases, building automated tests, and contributing to the infrastructure that trains AI systems, even without prior AI experience.
Salary Insight
$25-$50 per hour, remote contract.
Required Skills
Application Tip
In your application, emphasize specific examples of debugging complex systems and refactoring code across multiple files, along with your proficiency in Docker and distributed version control.