Senior Software Engineer – AI Quality Analyst
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 23 days ago
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$75/task
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23d ago
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Evaluate frontier AI models on complex, real-world software engineering tasks
- Identify bugs, logical errors, hallucinations, and reliability issues in AI-generated code
- Design prompts, test cases, and evaluation scenarios that push models to their limits
- Write precise, structured feedback that captures model strengths, weaknesses, and failure modes
- Assess AI outputs across multiple languages and codebases to evaluate generalization and correctness
- Think critically about model behavior — not just whether the output looks right, but whether it actually is
About the Role
What if your years of software engineering experience could directly influence how AI writes, reasons about, and debugs code for millions of developers around the world? We're looking for Senior Software Engineers to critically evaluate frontier AI models — identifying where they fail, why they fail, and how they can be made better. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced engineers who want to do something genuinely interesting with their skills. No background in AI research required — just deep, hands-on coding experience and the ability to think critically about complex systems.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in at least one of: TypeScript, Ruby, Java, or C++
- Excellent written and spoken English — you can articulate technical reasoning clearly
- A natural debugger who spots non-obvious issues and thinks in edge cases
- Comfortable working with Git, CLI workflows, and modern testing frameworks
- Able to critically evaluate AI outputs rather than simply accept them at face value
Nice to Have
- Experience across multiple programming languages or diverse codebases
- Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI evaluation workflows
- Background in software testing, code review, or QA processes
- Exposure to systems design, compiler theory, or low-level programming
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and frontier model teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you, on your own schedule
- Freelance autonomy with the substance of genuinely challenging, meaningful work
- Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and produces software
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Compensation Analysis
What if your years of software engineering experience could directly influence how AI writes, reasons about, and debugs code for millions of developers around the world? We're looking for Senior Software Engineers to critically evaluate frontier AI models — identifying where they fail, why they fail, and how they can be made better. This is a fully
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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.