Senior Software Engineer | $30-$80/hr Remote
Overview
This is a contract role for a Senior Software Engineer to help train the next generation of AI systems. You'll build and maintain scalable backend applications, design robust RESTful APIs, and work across AWS, GCP, and Azure to power high-performance distributed architectures. Your contributions will directly influence how AI models learn, reason, and perform using real-world data.
What You'll Do6
- 1Architect, develop, and scale backend systems and microservices that support AI training pipelines.
- 2Build and optimize RESTful APIs and integrations to ensure high reliability and low latency across distributed environments.
- 3Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, cloud-native solutions using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- 4Contribute to technical strategy and system design discussions, influencing architectural choices.
- 5Enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and improve monitoring to support continuous delivery.
- 6Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a fully remote setting.
Requirements6
- 1Strong proficiency in Python or equivalent modern languages, with TypeScript and React experience as a plus.
- 2Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms and deploying applications in those environments.
- 3Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
- 4Experience working with NLP, LLMs, or building AI-powered systems.
- 5Deep knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems, and engineering best practices.
- 6Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote collaboration.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of backend development and AI infrastructure. You enjoy building resilient systems, experimenting with cloud services, and collaborating across teams. If you have a passion for training cutting-edge AI models and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced contract environment, this role is for you.
Salary Insight
The contract pays between $30 and $80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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