Research Engineer - Remote

YO AI Labs; Mumbai; Remote; INR 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs in India seeks a Research Engineer to contribute to code generation and model evaluation on a remote basis. You will analyze code across languages, implement features, optimize performance, and provide feedback to improve AI systems.

This contractor role offers flexible workflow and rapid onboarding, with emphasis on independent work and strong technical communication.

Qualifications

• Strong algorithms and data structures knowledge.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other language listed.
• Experience debugging, implementing features, and refactoring.
• Open-source contributions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across codebases.
• Implement new features for code generation workflows.
• Refactor and optimize code for performance and scalability.
• Develop and review coding tasks to evaluate AI-generated code.
• Provide feedback to support model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with contributors and stakeholders on quality.
• Document technical decisions and best practices.

Skills

Competitive programming

Python 3

Multi-language coding

Code debugging

Open-source experience

Job description

Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

We are seeking experienced Research Engineers to contribute to a project focused on code generation, software engineering, and AI model evaluation.

You'll apply your programming expertise to develop, review, and evaluate real-world coding tasks that help train and improve next-generation AI systems. No prior AI experience is required.

Scope of Work

• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across codebases using Python 3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
• Implement new features and enhancements for code generation workflows.
• Refactor and optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and review coding tasks to evaluate AI-generated code.
• Provide clear feedback and annotations to support model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with technical contributors and stakeholders on software quality and technical direction.
• Document technical decisions, solutions, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in competitive programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Proficiency in at least one of Python 3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
• Experience with debugging, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, and performance optimization.
• Experience with open-source contributions or collaborative software projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail in code validation and output consistency.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Compensation

Compensation is output-based, with payment provided per task that meets project requirements. Task completion time may vary based on experience and workflow. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

Start Timeline & Availability

Roles are typically filled within 48 hours. Selected experts should be ready to begin their first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.