Software Engineer – AI Code 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 AI-generated code across complex software engineering tasks — assessing correctness, logic, and reliability
- Hunt for bugs, hallucinations, edge cases, and subtle failure modes that others might miss
- Design and review prompts, test cases, and evaluation scenarios that push AI models to their limits
- Write clear, precise feedback that explains what a model got right, what it got wrong, and why it matters
- Work across multiple languages and codebases to assess how well AI generalizes across different contexts
About the Role
What if your engineering instincts could directly shape how AI writes code for millions of developers around the world? We're looking for experienced software engineers to critically evaluate AI-generated code — hunting down bugs, exposing failure modes, and helping make the next generation of AI systems genuinely reliable. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for engineers who love digging into hard problems and aren't satisfied until they find what's broken.
- 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++
- A natural debugger — you reason carefully about complex systems and notice what doesn't add up
- Excellent written English — you can articulate technical observations clearly and precisely
- Comfortable with modern development tooling: Git, CLI workflows, testing frameworks
- You critically evaluate code rather than simply run it — you care about why something works or doesn't
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AI or LLM tools and evaluation workflows
- Experience across multiple programming languages or paradigms
- Background in software quality assurance, code review, or technical writing
- Prior exposure to prompt engineering or AI model evaluation
Why Join Us
- Work on frontier AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based engineering work
- Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and generates 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 engineering instincts could directly shape how AI writes code for millions of developers around the world? We're looking for experienced software engineers to critically evaluate AI-generated code — hunting down bugs, exposing failure modes, and helping make the next generation of AI systems genuinely reliable. This is a fully remote,
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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.