Software Engineer (Trajectory) - Remote

• Software Engineer - AI Research Annotation
• Location:

Global Remote

• Type:

Hourly Independent Contractor

• Hours:

15-25/week (flexible up to 40)

Join leading AI labs by applying software engineering expertise to improve model reasoning. Review real-world coding tasks and document problem-solving processes.

• *About the Project**

Support development of advanced AI coding capabilities through structured dataset creation. Work with authentic software engineering scenarios from open-source repositories to capture realistic developer thought processes.

• *Detailed Responsibilities
• Review AI-generated code trajectories on SWE-bench style tasks
• Reconstruct step-by-step reasoning explaining solution approaches
• Annotate decision points, debugging strategies, and technical choices
• Use full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) for accurate documentation
• Ensure annotations reflect authentic software engineering practices
• *Technical Requirements
• 2+ years hands-on software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
• Experience debugging complex codebases and resolving issues
• Familiarity with Git workflows, pull requests, and issue tracking
• Ability to articulate technical reasoning clearly in writing
• *Project Structure
• Duration:**

1-2 months with extension opportunities

• Start:

Immediate onboarding

• Onboarding:

Resume review + 15-minute AI technical interview

• Pace:

Self-scheduled within weekly commitment minimum

• Payment:

Weekly via Stripe/Wise

• *Ideal Background
• Computer Science/Software Engineering degree (Bachelor's+)
• Experience with open-source contributions or repository analysis
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing
• Comfort working with technical documentation and specifications
• *Success Profile

Top performers receive rate increases and priority for future AI research projects. Join cohort of experienced engineers shaping next-generation coding AI.

• *Apply Now:**

Upload resume + complete brief technical screening.

All qualified software engineers welcome regardless of background.