Hirely is recruiting qualified candidates on behalf of one of our hiring partners for a Remote Software Development AI Research opportunity supporting the evaluation and improvement of advanced AI models.

About the Role:

We are looking for talented software developers and postgraduate Computer Science students to participate in a research project focused on evaluating and improving advanced AI systems.

You will complete realistic software development tasks using your own Mac, demonstrate practical coding workflows, and explain your technical reasoning while working. Your contributions will help assess how effectively AI models understand and perform real-world software engineering tasks.

What You'll Do:

- Complete realistic software development tasks using your own Mac.
- Write, review, debug, and refactor code across different programming languages.
- Work on practical development challenges involving application development and software engineering.
- Demonstrate everyday development workflows using professional developer tools.
- Work with Git, terminals, code editors, and relevant development environments.
- Identify bugs, troubleshoot issues, and implement appropriate solutions.
- Explain your technical decisions and reasoning throughout the development process.
- Evaluate AI-assisted coding outputs for accuracy, functionality, and code quality.
- Contribute high-quality research data to support AI model evaluation and improvement.

Who We're Looking For:

- Software developers and software engineers.
- Full-stack, backend, and frontend developers.
- Mobile application developers.
- Computer Science and Software Engineering postgraduate students.
- Professionals with 2–3 years of relevant software development experience.
- Individuals with hands-on programming experience in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Java, Go, or similar languages.
- Comfortable using macOS development tools such as VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.




- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain technical decisions and development workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must own a MacBook or Mac computer with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor.
- Must be running macOS 15 or a later version.
- Hands-on experience with at least one programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go.
- Either 2-3 years of relevant professional software development experience with a bachelor's degree from a highly regarded institution, or current/recent postgraduate studies in Computer Science or a related field.
- Comfortable working with everyday developer tools and environments on macOS.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Important: Applicants without access to a qualifying Mac computer cannot be considered for this prospect.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with full-stack or backend application development.
- Familiarity with modern software development frameworks and libraries.
- Experience with debugging, code reviews, and software refactoring.
- Knowledge of software testing and development best practices.
- Experience with AI coding assistants or AI-powered development tools.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern development workflows.

Project Details:

- Compensation: $50-$60/hour.
- Workload: Approximately 10-20 hours per week.
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote.

Application Process:

- Submit your updated resume.
- Complete a short introductory conversation to assess technical reasoning and communication skills.
- Complete a brief paid assessment to demonstrate your software development abilities.
- Receive follow-up communication regarding application status and next steps.

About Hirely: Hirely connects qualified professionals with remote opportunities offered by hiring partners across Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, Design, Data, Research, and other specialized fields. Hirely may serve as a recruitment and talent-sourcing partner. Final hiring decisions, onboarding, compensation, and project assignments are determined by the hiring partner.

📌 Software Developer - MacBook Required (India)
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📍 India