Software Engineer (AI Training)
Alignerr
About the Role
Alignerr is seeking Software Engineers for a fully remote, flexible contract role in Chennai. The position involves building, evaluating, and improving AI-generated code to train AI systems. This is hands-on engineering work at the forefront of AI development.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Write, debug, and optimize code across a range of languages, frameworks, and problem domains.
- Review and evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, efficiency, readability, and best practices.
- Identify bugs, logic errors, security issues, and performance bottlenecks in AI outputs.
- Provide structured, detailed feedback explaining why code works or doesn't.
- Design challenging coding prompts and edge-case scenarios to stress-test AI capabilities.
- Compare and rank multiple AI-generated solutions based on engineering quality.
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient in one or more programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, TypeScript, or similar.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Ability to read, write, and reason about code with clarity and precision.
- Strong problem-solving instincts and a systematic debugging approach.
- Clear written communicator, able to explain technical decisions in plain language.
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience across multiple languages or tech stacks (full-stack, backend, systems, data engineering).
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, LLMs, or prompt engineering.
- Background in code review, technical writing, or mentoring junior developers.
- Experience with cloud platforms, DevOps, or distributed systems.
- Competitive programming, open-source contributions, or side projects demonstrating your craft.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline.