Expert Opportunity - Principal Software Engineer ($100/hr, up to $2,000/week)

Ethos; Wien; Remote; EUR 111,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help train an AI language model on software development tasks. You will create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated work across core software engineering workflows in a fully remote, flexible role.

We expect 5+ years at a top technology company, strong system design and algorithms skills, software architecture expertise, and excellent written communication. 5–20 hours per week, ASAP start, opportunities to engage across multiple projects with Ethos.

Qualifications

• Senior or Staff Software Engineer with 5+ years at a top technology company.
• Strong expertise in system design, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Experience with various programming languages and development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated software outputs for core workflows.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to improve model alignment with software development tasks.
• Contribute to scalable software design and robust architectures for AI training projects.

Skills

System design

Algorithms

Software architecture

Written communication

Attention to detail

Programming languages

Development methodologies

Job description

About the role

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced software engineers who can help train their latest language model on software development tasks. We're looking for Senior Software Engineers with 5+ years at top technology companies to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated work across core software engineering workflows.

About This Opportunity

About the role

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced software engineers who can help train their latest language model on software development tasks. We're looking for Senior Software Engineers with 5+ years at top technology companies to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated work across core software engineering workflows.

Compensation

$100/hour

Commitment

Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)

Location

Fully remote, work on your own schedule

Start date

ASAP

Qualifications

• Senior or Staff Software Engineer with 5+ years at a top technology company
• Strong expertise in system design, algorithms, and software architecture
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Experience with various programming languages and development methodologies

About Ethos

Ethos is an expert network backed by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, built to match professionals to economic opportunities in the age of AI. You create one Ethos profile, and we match you to paid opportunities across expert calls, market research, AI training projects, and full-time roles - so even if this particular opportunity isn't the right fit, your profile keeps working for you and unlocks additional engagements over time. Learn more at askethos.com.

Key Requirements

• Senior or Staff Software Engineer with 5+ years at a top technology company
• Strong expertise in system design, algorithms, and software architecture
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Experience with various programming languages and development methodologies