AI Engineer

Job Type: Independent Contractor
Location: Remote
Openings: 100
Commitment: ~15 hours/week
Schedule: Flexible — choose your own working hours and days
Pay: $60–$120/hour ($46,800–$93,600 annualized , based on 15 hours/week)

About the Role

We are looking for experienced software engineers to help build and evaluate next-generation AI systems through practical, software-engineering-focused tasks.

The role involves creating reinforcement learning environments that challenge AI models to solve realistic engineering problems using Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools . You will design technical tasks, establish reliable evaluation criteria, and develop reference implementations that allow AI systems to be measured against real-world engineering standards.

AI or machine learning experience is not required . Your expertise in software development, debugging, architecture, performance, and code quality is the primary qualification.

Key Responsibilities

- Design realistic software engineering challenges for AI agents.

- Build reinforcement learning environments involving MCP-based tool discovery and interaction .

- Create tasks covering bug resolution, feature development, refactoring, and performance optimization .

- Develop reproducible environments with predictable setup and execution.

- Implement deterministic tests and verification methods to assess AI-generated solutions.

- Produce high-quality reference implementations and golden solutions .

- Evaluate whether tasks accurately measure software engineering ability and effective MCP tool usage.

- Apply sound engineering judgment to ensure tasks reflect realistic development scenarios.

- Maintain a high standard for correctness, reliability, scalability, and reproducibility.

What We're Looking For

- Professional proficiency in one or more of C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, or Rust .

- Strong command of algorithms and data structures .





- Practical experience debugging complex software problems.

- Demonstrated experience implementing features within established codebases.

- Strong understanding of refactoring and software maintainability .

- Experience identifying and resolving performance and scalability issues.

- Ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into working solutions.

- Excellent written and verbal communication.

- Robust attention to detail and commitment to technical quality.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

Preferred Experience

- Large-scale or distributed systems.

- AI/ML, LLMs, agentic systems, or AI evaluation.

- Technical benchmarking or software evaluation.

- Advanced testing and automated verification.

- Code review and engineering quality processes.

- Open-source or other collaborative software development environments.

Application Process

1. Submit your application and screening responses.

2. Complete an approximately 30-minute AI interview .

3. Complete a technical assessment, if applicable.

4. Hiring team review.

Contract Details

- Engagement: Independent contractor

- Work arrangement: Fully remote

- Expected workload: Approximately 15 hours per week

- Working hours: Self-directed and flexible

- Weekend work: Permitted

- Start: Successful candidates are expected to begin within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding .

- Hiring timeline: Positions are typically filled within approximately 48 hours.

Compensation

The engagement uses an output-based payment model . Contributors are paid for completed tasks that satisfy the applicable project specifications and quality standards.

The stated $60–$120/hour rate is provided as an equivalent reference based on expected task effort. Actual compensation depends on the number, complexity, and acceptance of completed tasks rather than a guaranteed hourly salary.

Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

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