Build and evaluate AI coding results from anywhere. DataAnnotation is hiring an independent contractor for a Machine Learning Engineer - AI Trainer role in Shreveport, LA (onsite). You’ll contribute to AI development by creating coding problems, running verifications, and assessing AI model outputs. The work is flexible, project-based, and paid hourly through PayPal.
As an AI Trainer, you’ll help improve how AI systems generate code by combining strong software engineering with clear technical writing. You’ll work with state-of-the-art and unreleased AI coding agents, using your own computer, on a schedule you control within available project windows.
Responsibilities
- Create and work with coding environments, unit tests, and verifiers.
- Design and solve diverse coding problems used to train AI systems.
- Write clear, high-quality code and technical explanations.
- Evaluate model trajectories for accuracy, performance, readability, and best practices.
- Identify bugs, edge cases, and improvement opportunities in AI-generated solutions.
- Provide structured feedback to support the next generation of AI models.
Requirements
- Fluency in English (native or bilingual level).
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C#, C++, Go, Kotlin, Swift, or React.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including problem-solving, debugging, and code review.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress).
- Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Back-End Engineer, or similar technical role is preferred.
What You’ll Work With
Technologies include: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C#, C++, Go, Kotlin, Swift, React.
Benefits
- Choose which projects you want to work on and when.
- Work with state-of-the-art and unreleased AI coding agents.
- Work on your own schedule, using your own computer, from the comfort of your home.
- Compensation is hourly up to $40-$150+/hr, with higher rates available for certain projects.
- Payment via PayPal.
Notes
- Payment is made via PayPal.
- We will never ask for any money from you.
- PayPal handles any currency conversions from USD.
- This role is available only to people in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- This is an independent contractor position.
Job details: Contract; USD 40-150 per hourly; Education requirement: bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress); Location: Shreveport, LA (onsite).
