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Software Engineer (Remote) $50 –$150/hr

Call For Referral
San Francisco, CA Remote Part Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Software Engineering Expert

Engagement Type: Hourly Contract · Remote

Compensation: $50–$150 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week), with flexibility up to 40 hours/week

About the Role

This engagement supports high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. The role involves helping improve AI systems through code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and refine AI-generated prompts, responses, and code
  • Validate algorithms and software concepts for technical accuracy
  • Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity
  • Tag and organize content by topic, difficulty, or language
  • Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance

Ideal Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in software engineering, technical research, or educational content development
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C (and other common languages)
  • Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code
  • Comfortable with technical writing and high attention to detail

Project Timeline

  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: 1–2 months
  • Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week), with flexibility up to 40 hours/week

Application & Onboarding Process

  • Upload your resume
  • AI interview: A short 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
  • Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

Salary : $50 - $150

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