Software Developer for AI Training
You will support AI training with practical software development knowledge. Your work will combine coding, code review, technical writing, architecture decisions, and clear explanations of development approaches.
- Field
- Software & coding
- Where
- United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
- Commitment
- part time
- Posted
- 2 months ago
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The work
You will support AI training with practical software development knowledge. Your work will combine coding, code review, technical writing, architecture decisions, and clear explanations of development approaches.
- Design and build scalable, maintainable, and robust software solutions.
- Work with Python, Java, JavaScript or Node.js, and full-stack technologies.
- Review complex code for functionality, performance, quality, and engineering standards.
- Write technical documentation for architecture decisions and ongoing maintenance.
- Help shape software architecture and recommend practices for stability and scalability.
- Create real-world programming examples, explanations, and problem-solving approaches for AI training datasets.
- Explain findings, challenges, and solutions clearly in writing and conversation.
What it pays and takes
This is a remote, part-time contractor role. The role is listed as entry level, and the preferred background includes substantial software development experience.
- Pay: $50 to $70 per hour.
- Work arrangement: Remote, part-time contract work.
- Location: Open to candidates in the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and South Africa.
- Language: Fluent English is required.
- Preferred experience: At least five years of professional, consulting, or specialist software development experience.
- Technical background: Python, Java, JavaScript or Node.js, or full-stack development.
- Additional strengths: Designing and reviewing complex architectures and codebases, writing technical documentation, conducting constructive code reviews, explaining complex software concepts, and collaborating across distributed teams.
- Helpful but not required: Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts, or technology training datasets.
How it works
Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples. Software developers can contribute code, explanations, evaluations, and problem-solving examples that help improve how AI systems handle technical tasks.
How OpenTrain AI pays and hires
OpenTrain says it is free for freelancers, with no fees or subscriptions. Clients fund each milestone before work starts, and OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.
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