Software Engineer - AI Trainer

This remote, project-based contract role is designed for an AI Trainer who can deliver reliable engineering outcomes while working asynchronously over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer - AI Trainer, you will contribute to multiple projects across technology stacks with an expected commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week on accepted projects. Work will be conducted asynchronously during the initial 2 to 3 week period.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across a variety of projects and technology stacks
• Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive technical feedback
• Collaborate asynchronously on technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans
• Document code, APIs, and technical approaches clearly and in a reproducible manner

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its associated ecosystem
• Demonstrated ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Technologies

• Git
• GitHub Actions
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple layers of the stack, including frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with version control workflows and CI/CD pipelines, including collaborative development practices (for example, Git and GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Background in contributing to open source projects or building personal software projects independently

Contract Details

• Location: Columbia, MO (remote)
• Job type: contract
• Salary: USD 60 - 80 per hourly
• Minimum experience: 1 years

Benefits

• Flexible Time Commitment: work on your schedule while tackling meaningful engineering challenges
• Startup Exposure: work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company
• Portfolio Building: solve complex, real-world software engineering problems across diverse codebases
• Professional Growth: sharpen skills through varied, challenging development tasks spanning multiple domains and technologies
• exceptional pay
• exposure to real-world engineering problems
• a strong addition to your professional portfolio

About AfterQuery

AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. The organization is backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and supports all leading AI labs.