C++ Backend Engineer - AI Data Platforms
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and optimize high-performance C++ systems supporting large-scale AI data pipelines and evaluation workflows
- Develop backend services and tooling for data annotation, validation, and quality control at scale
- Improve reliability, performance, and safety across existing C++ codebases
- Identify bottlenecks and edge cases in system and data behavior — then implement clean, scalable fixes
- Collaborate with data, research, and engineering teams to support model training and evaluation workflows
- Participate in synchronous design reviews to iterate on architecture and implementation decisions
About the Role
What if your systems programming expertise could directly shape the infrastructure powering next-generation AI? We're looking for senior C++ engineers to build, optimize, and scale the data pipelines, annotation tooling, and evaluation systems that leading AI labs depend on. This is a fully remote contract role with meaningful technical depth — real production systems, real impact, and the kind of engineering challenges that actually push your skills forward.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication
- 5+ years of professional experience writing production-grade C++
- Strong background in asynchronous network programming — event loops, RPC frameworks, or high-performance microservices
- Experienced working with high-throughput databases or message queues
- Full-stack developer mindset with a deep systems programming foundation
- Able to commit 20–40 hours per week consistently
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality pipelines, or evaluation systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, model training, or benchmarking infrastructure
- Experience with distributed systems design or developer tooling
Why Join Us
- Work directly with leading AI research labs on systems that matter
- Fully remote — work from wherever you do your best thinking
- Flexible contract engagement with meaningful, high-impact technical work
- Collaborate with top-tier engineers across data, research, and infrastructure
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects scale
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Compensation Analysis
What if your systems programming expertise could directly shape the infrastructure powering next-generation AI? We're looking for senior C++ engineers to build, optimize, and scale the data pipelines, annotation tooling, and evaluation systems that leading AI labs depend on. This is a fully remote contract role with meaningful technical depth — rea
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What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
Is this just labeling data?
No. This is closer to academic research. You will likely be writing or verifying complex proofs, solving advanced equations, or checking the logic of a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is to teach AI systems to reason deeply in your field.
Do I need a PhD?
For the highest pay tiers in this category, a PhD (or current enrollment) is usually expected. However, the most important factor is your ability to pass the domain assessment. If you can solve the problems, the degree is secondary.
Is the work continuous?
Work in niche fields is often project-based. A specific "campaign" (e.g., training a model on Quantum Mechanics) might last for a few weeks. It is best to treat this as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.