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.