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

Ethos; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Ethos is partnering with a leading AI lab to recruit Senior Software Engineers for training and refining AI-generated software work. The role demands 5+ years at top tech companies and strong design/architectural skills.

The position offers $100/hour, fully remote, flexible 5-20 hours per week with start ASAP. Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving and clear written communication to collaborate across distributed teams.

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 work across core software engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with AI lab teams to apply software engineering expertise to training tasks.
• Work on long-term AI training projects with flexible, remote scheduling.

Skills

System design

Algorithms

Software architecture

Written communication

Programming languages

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

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