Software Engineer for AI Training

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. OpenTrain AI is hiring and contracting for this opportunity, connecting skilled contributors with work that helps shape how modern AI systems learn and perform.

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• Remote contractor opportunity
• Part-time schedule of approximately 15 hours per week
• Hourly compensation of $50 to $100 USD

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Contributors create examples, tests, and evaluations that help models improve their reasoning and performance. In this role, your software engineering work will help assess whether AI systems can solve practical coding tasks accurately and reliably.

• Work directly with cutting-edge AI training projects
• Use software engineering expertise to evaluate AI model behavior
• Contribute remotely with a flexible part-time workload

The Role

OpenTrain is recruiting a Software Engineer to create reinforcement learning environments for training next-generation AI systems. In this contractor role, you will design reproducible test environments that challenge AI models to solve real-world software engineering problems.

The listing identifies the opportunity as entry level, while the role requires advanced proficiency in a programming language and substantial software engineering capabilities. Work is remote and involves approximately 15 hours per week on assigned tasks.

• Role type: Contractor and part time
• Experience level listed: Entry level
• Language: English
• Work location: Worldwide and remote

What You'll Do

You will build structured environments that make AI coding performance measurable and repeatable. Each environment must follow project specifications, include appropriate reference solutions, and be documented clearly enough for accurate assessment.

• Design and build reinforcement learning environments for software engineering evaluation
• Create reproducible environments for code fixing, feature creation, refactoring, and optimization tasks
• Develop golden reference solutions for evaluating AI-generated code
• Ensure each environment meets project specifications and requirements
• Document every environment thoroughly
• Support accurate assessment of AI model responses

Requirements

You should have advanced proficiency in at least one of the listed programming languages and a deep understanding of core software engineering concepts. Strong debugging, development, refactoring, optimization, communication, and collaboration skills are required.

• Advanced proficiency in C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, or Rust
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance tuning
• Experience debugging complex software issues
• Ability to deliver maintainable software solutions
• Strong background in feature development and codebase refactoring
• Proven ability to optimize software for performance and scalability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Successful collaboration in cross-functional teams, ideally in remote settings

Preferred Background

The following experience is preferred but not required. Familiarity with AI or machine learning systems may help you understand the evaluation context, while large-scale codebase and code review experience can support the quality of your environments.

• Experience working on large-scale, distributed codebases
• Familiarity with modern AI or machine learning systems
• Background in rigorous code reviews and software best practices

Schedule and Compensation

This is a flexible, part-time contractor opportunity requiring approximately 15 hours per week, or less than 20 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $50 to $100 USD per hour.

• Approximately 15 hours per week
• Less than 20 hours per week
• $50 to $100 USD per hour
• Worldwide remote work

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account, build your AI training profile, and apply through OpenTrain. Your software engineering expertise can help improve the coding capabilities of next-generation AI systems.

• Apply through OpenTrain
• Showcase your programming and software engineering experience
• Start building a career in AI training and data labeling