Senior Software Engineer

Position:

Senior Software Engineer

Type:

Contract (Part-Time)

Compensation:

$100–$150/hour

Location:

Remote

About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced

Senior Software Engineers

with expertise in

software development, algorithms, data structures, debugging, codebase refactoring, performance optimization, and modern programming languages

to contribute to advanced

AI training and evaluation projects . You'll apply your software engineering expertise to create

Reinforcement Learning (RL) environments

that test AI models on realistic software engineering workflows, including

DevOps, CI/CD, debugging, code optimization, and command-line development workflows . You'll design reproducible environments, develop

golden reference solutions , and create challenging engineering tasks that evaluate an AI model's ability to reason through complex software problems. No prior

AI experience

is required. Your

software engineering expertise and technical problem-solving skills

are the primary qualifications for success in this role. Responsibilities Design and develop

Reinforcement Learning environments

that evaluate AI models on realistic software engineering workflows. Create technical tasks involving

debugging, feature implementation, code refactoring, performance optimization, and DevOps workflows . Build reproducible environments using tools such as

Git, Docker, GDB, AddressSanitizer (ASan), FFmpeg, and other CLI tools . Develop and validate

golden reference solutions

for software engineering evaluation tasks. Apply expertise in

algorithms, data structures, debugging, and performance tuning

to create challenging technical scenarios. Evaluate AI-generated solutions for

correctness, maintainability, performance, and robustness . Identify bugs, edge cases, implementation failures,



and performance bottlenecks. Collaborate with technical teams to refine

task specifications, evaluation criteria, and engineering workflows . Maintain high standards for

reproducibility, technical accuracy, and evaluation quality . Required Qualifications Strong proficiency in one or more of

C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, or Rust . Deep understanding of

algorithms, data structures, software architecture, and performance optimization . Demonstrated experience

debugging complex software issues

and delivering maintainable solutions. Strong background in

feature development, codebase refactoring, and software optimization . Experience working with

development tools, command-line environments, and software engineering workflows . Excellent

analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills . Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in

remote, cross-functional teams . Preferred Qualifications Experience working with

large-scale or distributed codebases . Familiarity with

DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and production software environments . Experience with tools such as

Git, Docker, GDB, ASan, FFmpeg, or similar developer tooling . Familiarity with

AI, machine learning, reinforcement learning, or AI model evaluation . Experience participating in rigorous

code reviews and software engineering quality initiatives . Background in developing

technical benchmarks, evaluation frameworks, or reproducible engineering environments . Compensation Competitive compensation of $100–$150/hour. Output-based contractor engagement. Part-time commitment of approximately 15 hours per week. Fully remote opportunity. Application Process Easy Apply on LinkedIn Complete the required screening questions Participate in an AI interview (approximately 30 minutes) Complete a technical assessment, if required Hiring Manager review

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Remote | $100–$150/hr) (O Chazo)
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