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Senior Software Engineer
Create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI systems involving feature implementation and bug fixes, and build deterministic verifiers that accept valid solutions while rejecting invalid ones. The role supports AI training through expert-level backend engineering, debugging, testing, code review, and performance optimization.
Salary
USD30 - USD100 / hour
Department
Software Engineering & AI Training
Experience
Proven backend development experience building scalable services and APIs
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Recorded experience: Proven backend development experience building scalable services and APIs
- Core expertise
- Software Engineering & AI Training | Python3 | Java | Rust
- Named tools
- Python | TypeScript | Node.js
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-09-23 | Valid through 2026-10-23
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $30-$100/hourOutput-based compensation is also recorded in the listing.
Responsibilities
- Create realistic, interesting, and challenging coding tasks for AI systems involving feature implementation and bug fixes.
- Implement deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject invalid solutions.
- Build scalable backend services and APIs using relevant programming languages and technologies.
- Debug software, investigate performance issues, and resolve system bottlenecks.
- Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Review code and apply strong software engineering judgment.
- Refactor codebases and implement complex features in large-scale applications.
- Apply cybersecurity and secure coding practices where relevant.
Skills
Python3JavaRustGoNode.jsC++TypeScriptAlgorithmsData StructuresBackend DevelopmentScalable ServicesAPI DevelopmentBug FixingFeature ImplementationCodebase RefactoringPerformance OptimizationDebuggingAutomated TestingCode ReviewDeterministic VerifiersCybersecuritySecOpsSecure CodingApplication SecurityPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentOWASPCWE
Requirements
- Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar technologies.
- Track record of building scalable services and APIs.
- Comfort with debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.
- Solid code review instincts.
- Proven experience delivering high-quality and performant backend projects.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve software bugs and system bottlenecks.
- Experience with codebase refactoring and complex feature implementation in large-scale applications.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Cybersecurity or SecOps experience is a strong plus, including secure coding, application security, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews.
- Ability to complete interview and assessment stages without outside assistance.
- Ability to meet minimum weekly task submission requirements.
- Availability to start within 24–48 hours after completing onboarding if selected.
Benefits
- Fully remote contractor opportunity.
- Approximately 15 hours per week.
- Flexible schedule with freedom to choose working hours and days.
- Headline compensation range of $30–$100 per hour.
- Output-based compensation with payment per task meeting project specifications.
- Opportunity to contribute to next-generation AI training systems.
- No prior AI experience required.
- Roles typically filled within 48 hours with immediate-start opportunities.
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- Verify the current compensation at the official source.
- Review the required skills and experience.
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