Software Engineering Expert (AI Training)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineering Expert (AI Training) based in India.

This role offers an opportunity for experienced software engineers to contribute their technical expertise to the development of next-generation AI systems.
You will help improve AI reasoning and coding capabilities by creating realistic engineering challenges, reference solutions, and high-quality technical evaluations.
The position focuses on applying strong software development knowledge across coding, debugging, optimization, and system design scenarios.
You will work on diverse programming challenges that simulate real-world engineering environments and improve AI performance.
This fully remote opportunity provides flexibility while collaborating with teams focused on advancing AI-driven technologies.
The ideal candidate will bring strong programming skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for solving complex engineering problems.

The Software Engineering Expert will contribute advanced software engineering knowledge to support AI training initiatives by designing, developing, and evaluating high-quality technical content. The role requires strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to engineering standards, and the ability to communicate technical reasoning clearly.

• Design reproducible software engineering environments and challenges to evaluate AI model performance.
• Develop high-quality reference solutions and expert-level code examples for complex programming tasks.
• Create technical contributions across programming languages including Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, and TypeScript.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex software defects across diverse codebases.
• Design, implement, and validate scalable software features following industry best practices.
• Refactor legacy applications to improve maintainability, readability, and system performance.
• Identify optimization opportunities and improve software efficiency through performance analysis.
• Document technical approaches, implementation decisions, and solution methodologies to enhance AI training quality.
• Review and validate technical submissions to ensure correctness, clarity, and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to continuously improve project quality and deliverables.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering experience, advanced programming knowledge, and the ability to solve complex technical challenges independently in a remote environment.

• Proven hands-on experience with at least one major programming language such as Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and core software engineering principles.
• Experience debugging complex software systems and resolving production-level issues.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable software features throughout the development lifecycle.
• Strong background in code refactoring, application modernization, and performance optimization.
• Experience with software architecture, system design, distributed systems, or large-scale applications is highly valued.
• Familiarity with code reviews, engineering best practices, collaborative development workflows, and open-source contributions is a plus.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or AI-assisted software development is beneficial, though prior AI experience is not required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive performance-based compensation ranging from $100 to $230 per hour depending on completed tasks and quality requirements.
• Flexible remote work environment with the ability to contribute from anywhere.
• Part-time contractor opportunity with approximately 15 hours per week of engagement.
• Fast onboarding process with opportunities to begin contributing shortly after successful onboarding.
• Exposure to innovative AI development projects and advanced software engineering challenges.
• Opportunity to apply and expand expertise across programming, system design, and AI-related technologies.
• Flexible schedule designed to accommodate independent work preferences.
• Continuous opportunities to contribute to impactful technology initiatives.