Software Engineer - Remote
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Software Engineer - Remote
Compensation: $104,000-$208,000 annually (equivalent to $50-$100/hour, based on 40 hours per week)
Engagement: Project-based Contractor
Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week
Openings: 100
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Software Engineers to develop challenging coding tasks that evaluate advanced AI models' ability to solve real-world software engineering problems. Tasks will be based on existing code repositories and focus on debugging, feature development, code refactoring, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Create realistic, complex coding challenges based on existing software repositories.
Design tasks involving bug fixing, feature implementation, refactoring, and performance improvements.
Build reproducible environments for testing and evaluating solutions.
Develop deterministic automated verifiers that accept valid solutions and reject incorrect or incomplete implementations.
Provide reference solutions and clear technical documentation.
Identify and flag ambiguous or unverifiable tasks.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong hands-on programming experience in at least one of Python 3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
Proven experience debugging complex systems and resolving software issues.
Experience implementing features, refactoring codebases, and optimizing performance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality technical work.
Previous AI experience is not required.
Compensation & Application
Payment is based on approved tasks that meet project specifications. Estimated completion time is 5 hours per task for trainers and 1.5 hours for reviewers. Actual earnings depend on approved tasks and workload.
Selection Process: Application and screening questions, AI interview, profile review, and onboarding.
Availability: Selected candidates should be ready to start within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.