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Strong practical software engineering expertise is the primary qualification.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign realistic and technically challenging software engineering tasks based on existing code repositories.\n\nDevelop complex programming challenges involving subtle bugs, non-trivial feature implementations, codebase refactoring, and performance optimization.\n\nCreate reproducible development and testing environments for each assigned task.\n\nDesign and implement deterministic verifiers that recognize valid solutions while rejecting incorrect, incomplete, or hard-coded implementations.\n\nDevelop reference solutions demonstrating how each engineering challenge can be successfully resolved.\n\nApply advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.\n\nEnsure coding challenges require genuine engineering problem-solving rather than simple lookups or boilerplate implementations.\n\nIdentify and report ambiguous, incomplete, or unverifiable tasks.\n\nProduce clear technical documentation describing task requirements, expected outcomes, and verification criteria.\n\nWork independently and asynchronously while maintaining high standards of technical quality.\n\nPosition Details\nJob Title: Software Engineer - Backend\n\nWork Arrangement: Fully Remote\n\nContract Type: Independent Contractor\n\nTime Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week\n\nCompensation: Advertised range of USD $50-$100; payment is based on approved tasks rather than guaranteed hourly billing.\n\nEngagement: Project-based, with compensation tied to successfully completed and approved assignments.\n\nEstimated Task Duration: Approximately 5 hours for task creation and 1.5 hours for task review. Actual time may vary.\n\n Required Skills and Technical Expertise\nSignificant hands-on software engineering experience in at least one of the following programming languages:\nPython 3\n\nJava\n\nRust\n\nGo\n\nC++\n\nTypeScript\n\nStrong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and fundamental software engineering principles.\n\nProven ability to debug complex software systems, identify root causes, and resolve challenging technical issues.\n\nExperience implementing non-trivial software features and improving existing applications.\n\nStrong knowledge of codebase refactoring, software maintenance, and performance optimization.\n\nAbility to work with existing code repositories and understand complex codebases.\n\nExperience developing reproducible development and testing environments.\n\nAbility to design reliable, deterministic tests that validate correct implementations and identify incorrect or incomplete solutions.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent technical documentation and written communication abilities.\n\nAbility to work independently in a remote, asynchronous, project-based environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with large-scale software systems or complex backend architectures.\n\nDemonstrated success modernizing legacy applications and refactoring large codebases.\n\nTrack record of delivering high-impact software features from initial design through implementation.\n\nExperience designing complex coding challenges, test cases, or automated verification frameworks.\n\nFamiliarity with software performance profiling, debugging tools, and optimization techniques.\n\nInterest in artificial intelligence, reinforcement learning, and advanced AI coding systems.\n\nAbility to explain technical decisions, document solutions, and communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.\n\nAdditional Requirements\nAvailability to dedicate approximately 15 hours per week to project assignments.\n\nAbility to produce high-quality technical deliverables that meet defined project specifications.\n\nWillingness to complete technical screening and an AI-based interview as part of the selection process.\n\nAvailability to begin assignments promptly following successful onboarding.\n\nImportant: Previous professional experience in artificial intelligence or machine learning is not required. Candidates will be evaluated primarily on their practical software engineering expertise and problem-solving capabilities.\n Work Arrangement: 100% Remote\nContract Type: Independent Contractor\nWeekly Commitment: Approximately 15 hours\nCompensation: USD $50-$100 advertised range, with payment based on approved tasks\nEngagement: Project-based, flexible and asynchronous\nCompensation Structure\nThis opportunity follows an output-based compensation model. 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