Senior C Engineer - Spain
SME Careers • Spain • Posted 28 days ago
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About this Role
As a Senior C Engineer, you will work remotely on an hourly paid basis to review AI-generated C code, low-level systems designs, and technical explanations, as well as generate high-quality reference implementations and step-by-step reasoning for complex engineering problems. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, safety, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in logic, memory handling, concurrency, or performance; fact-check technical information; write high-quality explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality. This fully remote, hourly paid contractor role is with SME Careers, a fast-growing AI data services company and subsidiary of SuperAnnotate that provides AI training data to many of the world’s largest AI companies and foundation model labs. Your systems-level C expertise will directly help improve the world’s premier AI models used by millions of developers worldwide.
### Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- 4+ years of professional experience developing production software in C for systems, embedded, or performance-critical applications.
- Expert-level proficiency in C, including deep understanding of pointers, memory management, undefined behavior, and low-level debugging.
- Strong background in systems programming concepts such as concurrency, operating systems, hardware interaction, and performance optimization.
- Hands-on experience with build systems, compilers, linkers, and debugging tools commonly used in C development.
- Minimum C1 English proficiency (written and spoken), with the ability to write clear technical explanations and follow detailed English-language guidelines.
- Proven experience conducting detailed code reviews and enforcing coding standards for safety and maintainability in C codebases.
- Comfort working with version control, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing for C projects.
- Previous experience with AI data training, annotation, or evaluating AI-generated technical content is a strong plus.
- Highly detail-oriented and systematic, with a methodical approach to evaluating reasoning quality and identifying subtle issues in low-level code.
### Key Responsibilities
- Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
- Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
- Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.
Requirements
- Advanced degree or strong hands-on professional experience in the domain
- Ability to pass domain-specific qualification assessments
- Eligible to create a verified account on Deel (for payments/compliance)
- Proficiency in English (for instructions and feedback)
- Must be located in one of the 40+ supported countries (e.g., Spain)
Compensation Analysis
Don't just label data—build a career. SME Careers is unique in the AI training space because it offers a transparent growth ladder. High performers aren't just kept in the queue; they are promoted to Quality Analysts and Project Managers. With weekly transparent payments via Deel and the freedom to work on your own schedule, this is built for modern experts who want long-term engagement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there room for advancement?
Yes. This is a key feature of the platform. They explicitly list a career path: Data Trainer -> Quality Analyst -> QA Lead -> Project Manager. Consistent high-quality work can lead to leadership roles.
How do payments work?
Payments are processed weekly through Deel. This ensures tax compliance and allows them to hire freelancers from over 40 countries securely.
Is the work ongoing or project-based?
Work is project-based, which means assignments can vary in duration and availability. However, top performers often get priority access to new projects.
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.
Who is behind SME Careers?
SME Careers is the expert talent division of SuperAnnotate, a leading AI data infrastructure platform. They connect domain experts with high-level AI training projects.