Ingeniero de Software Senior (Infraestructura IA)
Alignerr • Colombia
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software systems that support AI training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines
- Write clean, well-tested, and performant code in Python, TypeScript, or other modern languages
- Build and optimize APIs, data pipelines, and backend services that operate reliably at scale
- Architect solutions that balance speed of delivery with long-term maintainability
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate asynchronously with cross-functional teams — including ML engineers, researchers, and product managers
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices across the team
- Work independently on well-scoped projects with meaningful ownership and autonomy
About the Role
What if your engineering skills could directly shape the platforms and systems behind the AI revolution? We're looking for Senior Software Engineers in Bogotá and across Colombia to design, build, and scale the infrastructure that powers cutting-edge AI products used by millions of people worldwide. This is high-impact, technically challenging work — the kind that keeps great engineers engaged. You'll tackle real architectural problems, write code that matters, and collaborate with some of the sharpest minds in AI research and engineering. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. If you're an experienced engineer who thrives on autonomy, writes clean and scalable code, and wants to work at the frontier of technology — we want to hear from you.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language — Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Java, or similar
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design principles
- Experience building and deploying backend services, APIs, or data-intensive applications
- Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments
- Familiar with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and modern development tooling
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills — you can navigate ambiguity and find root causes efficiently
- Excellent written communication skills — you can document decisions, explain tradeoffs, and collaborate effectively in an async-first environment
- Self-directed and reliable — you manage your own time and deliver consistently without close supervision
Nice to Have
- Experience with ML/AI infrastructure — training pipelines, model serving, data annotation platforms, or evaluation frameworks
- Familiarity with large-scale data processing tools (Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar)
- Background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or event-driven design
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi) or Kubernetes
- Contributions to open-source projects or a public portfolio of technical work
- Previous experience in a remote-first or async-heavy engineering culture
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure alongside world-class research labs and engineering teams
- Fully remote and flexible — set your own schedule and work from anywhere
- Tackle genuinely hard technical problems with real-world impact at scale
- High autonomy and ownership — no micromanagement, just meaningful engineering work
- Collaborate with a global community of top-tier engineers and researchers
- Potential for ongoing work, expanded scope, and long-term contract extension as projects grow
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Colombia
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Compensation Analysis
What if your engineering skills could directly shape the platforms and systems behind the AI revolution? We're looking for Senior Software Engineers in Bogotá and across Colombia to design, build, and scale the infrastructure that powers cutting-edge AI products used by millions of people worldwide. This is high-impact, technically challenging work
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
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.