Associate Software Engineer � Remote

Outlier; Valparaíso; Remote; CLP 38,488,000 - 54,816,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a QA Coder to review AI-generated code, rate model responses, and craft prompts. This freelance role offers flexible, remote work across Latin America and beyond, with pay up to $34 USD/hr and performance incentives depending on project needs.

Ideal candidates hold a CS degree, have production-grade software experience, and communicate fluently in English. This is a 1099 contract opportunity with potential incentives based on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science.
• Software engineering experience contributing to a live production codebase.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts fluently in written and spoken English.
• Excellent attention to detail, including grammar and style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated code and flag errors or quality issues using guidelines.
• Rate and rank model responses across key dimensions—accuracy, instruction following, and presentation.
• Write clear, well-structured prompts that challenge AI models and push coding boundaries.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Live production codebase experience

Job description

Get Paid $34/hr to Make AI Smarter - With Real Support Behind You

Join software engineers across Latin America doing real engineering work — auditing AI code, with dedicated support and up to 40 hrs/week.

Earn Up to $34 USD/hr - Plus Additional Incentives

Core project work pays up to $34 USD/hr. On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions - Outlier's version of surge pricing. The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%.

Future-Proof Your Skills With Real AI Work

Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime

Get free access to leading LLMs - worth $200+/month

About the Project

Outlier helps the most innovative companies in the world improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced software engineer who would like to lend your programming expertise to train AI models? Join our team to train AI models to excel in code generation!

Projects typically involve discrete and highly variable problems that require interacting with these models while they learn to program. No prior AI experience is required.

Your Work as a QA Coder

Review AI-generated code: Read through code produced by AI models and flag errors, inconsistencies, or quality issues using structured guidelines.

Rate and rank model responses: Score responses across key dimensions - accuracy, instruction following, and presentation - to help improve model output.

Write computer science questions: Develop clear, well-structured prompts that challenge AI models and push the boundaries of their coding ability.

Ideal Qualifications

Completed a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science from a selective institution.

Software engineering experience contributing to a live production codebase ideally for a technology company.

Ability to articulate complex concepts fluently in written and spoken English.

Excellent attention to detail, including grammar, punctuation, and style guidelines.

Currently accepting applicants from:

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Mexico
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Uruguay
• Dominica
• Belize

Application and Onboarding Process

Share Your Experience & Background

01

Complete the Platform Screening

02

Pass the Technical Assessment

03

Attend Your Onboarding Session

04

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** Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

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This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.

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