Software Engineer – AI Training (Remote Contract)

About the role

Join Alignerr as a Software Engineer focused on AI training. You will write, debug, and optimise code while evaluating AI‑generated solutions, helping to make code‑writing assistants smarter and safer. This is a fully remote, flexible contract position that lets you work on cutting‑edge AI projects on your own schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Write, debug and optimise code across multiple languages and frameworks.
• Review AI‑generated code for correctness, efficiency, readability and best practices.
• Identify bugs, security issues and performance bottlenecks in AI outputs.
• Provide detailed, structured feedback explaining why code works or fails.
• Design challenging prompts and edge‑case scenarios to stress‑test AI capabilities.
• Compare and rank multiple AI‑generated solutions based on engineering quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously, setting your own hours.

Required profile

• Proficient in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, TypeScript).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and software design principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving instincts and systematic debugging approach.
• Clear written communication skills for explaining technical decisions.
• Self‑motivated and reliable when working without supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• C++
• Go
• TypeScript
• Cloud platforms
• DevOps
• Distributed systems

What we offer

• Fully remote, flexible schedule – work from anywhere.
• Freelance autonomy with high‑impact, intellectually stimulating work.
• Direct influence on how AI writes, understands and reasons about code.
• Opportunity to sharpen your own engineering skills daily.
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extensions as new projects launch.