Senior Software Engineer – AI Training Projects

Senior Software Engineer – AI Projects Remote | Contract | Approx. 15 Hours Per Week Flexible Hours | $30–$150/hr equivalent, with specialist projects paying more We are recruiting experienced Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support large-scale AI training projects. No previous AI experience is required. The work is focused on real software engineering problems including: - Debugging complex code - Implementing new features - Refactoring codebases - Performance optimisation - Reviewing and validating code - Creating challenging coding tasks and reference solutions - Working across existing and unfamiliar repositories We are particularly interested in engineers with strong experience in: - Python - Java - TypeScript / JavaScript - Node.js - Go - Rust - C++ - React You should have strong commercial software engineering experience, good knowledge of algorithms and data structures, and confidence working on complex technical problems. Experience in backend development, full-stack engineering, system design, automated testing, code review or cybersecurity would be highly relevant. - Working Pattern - Fully remote - Approx. 15 hours per week - Flexible days and hours - Contractor position - Projects typically move quickly - Compensation Compensation varies depending on the project and experience level. Most opportunities sit between $30–$150/hr equivalent, with some highly specialist senior projects offering higher rates. Payment is generally output-based, with experts paid for completed tasks that meet project requirements. - Process - Application - AI interview - Technical assessment if required - Hiring manager review Successful candidates can often begin within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding. Essential requirements - We are particularly interested in engineers with strong experience in: - Python - Java - TypeScript / JavaScript - Node.js - Go - Rust - C++ - React Originally posted on Himalayas