Software Engineer - AI Trainer

This remote, project-based engineering opportunity at AfterQuery Experts is designed for engineers who can deliver dependable software work within a defined asynchronous window. You will design, implement, debug, and ship clean code while collaborating across varied stacks.

Role Overview

The engagement is project-based with a 2–3 week asynchronous work window and an estimated commitment of 10–20 hours per week per accepted project. The role focuses on producing well-tested, maintainable code and contributing to technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans as part of a distributed workflow.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Burlingame, CA (remote)
• Engagement model: Remote, project-based
• Work window: 2–3 weeks (asynchronous)
• Time commitment: 10–20 hours/week per accepted project

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 60–80 per hour

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across varied projects and technology stacks
• Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases for performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews by 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

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role
• Programming skills: Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its ecosystem
• Execution: Demonstrated ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes
• Engineering fundamentals: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Education: 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 across multiple layers of the stack, including frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with version control workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development practices (for example, Git and GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments (for example, AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Background in contributing to open source projects or building personal software projects independently

Benefits

• Flexible time commitment: Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful engineering challenges
• Startup exposure: Work with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company and gain hands-on experience
• Portfolio building: Build experience solving complex, real-world engineering problems across diverse codebases
• Professional growth: Strengthen your skills through varied, challenging development work spanning multiple domains and technologies

About AfterQuery Experts

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