Software Engineer - Backend
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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$105/task
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About this Role
Quick facts
- Engagement | Hourly, at‑will contractor
- Schedule | Fully remote & asynchronous (min. 15 hrs/week)
- Pay Range (US) | $25 – $100 per hour
- Start Date | Rolling — staffed as projects launch
About the role
- Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
- High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams
- Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver
- Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs
SWE - Backend (Contract)
Labelbox • Remote (United States preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI
What you’ll do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated backend code (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or Go) for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and clarity-
- Write high-quality backend solutions to server-side and API development problems across varying difficulty levels
- Create clear, developer-friendly explanations for architectural decisions, code logic, and problem-solving strategies
- Identify and flag edge cases or ambiguities in problem statements or AI responses
You’re a great fit if
- Fluent in English, with strong written communication skills and the ability to clearly explain backend coding concepts
- Expertise in backend development: Deep familiarity with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go), RESTful APIs, databases, and asynchronous programming
- 3–5 years of experience with backend frameworks, tools, or domains (e.g., Express, Django, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms) is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing one) in Computer Science or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred, but not required.
- Bonus: Experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training projects
Interview process
- Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.
- Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your backend expertise, including distributed systems, microservices, and backend frameworks.
About Labelbox
Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.
Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply” above, and take one or more domain specific assessments. We review candidates on a rolling basis and will contact you if your background matches an active project.
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
- Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule - High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams
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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.
Is this traditional consulting?
Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.
Why is the pay so high?
This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
What is the workload like?
This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.
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.