Freelance Software Developer (Ruby) - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Remote flexible work

Engaging AI projects

Job summary

A leading AI project firm is seeking a Freelance Software Developer specializing in Ruby. You will work on advanced AI projects, generating prompts and scoring model responses. Candidates should have a degree in Software Development or Computer Science, at least 3 years of Ruby experience, and advanced English proficiency. The role offers flexibility in scheduling and excellent compensation up to $60/hour, enhancing your portfolio while working remotely on impactful tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience with Ruby and its ecosystem.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or above).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate prompts that challenge AI models.
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate AI responses.
• Correct model outputs based on domain knowledge.

Skills

Ruby programming

Git

Linux CLI tools

Docker

TDD

CI/CD pipelines

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development or Computer Science

Tools

RSpec

Bundler

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Freelance Software Developer (Ruby) - AI Trainer

Location: Remote, full‑time, freelance

Overview

At Mindrift, we connect AI projects with specialists worldwide. As an AI Trainer in coding, you’ll help improve generative AI models by generating prompts, scoring responses, and refining model outputs.

Responsibilities

• Generate prompts that challenge AI models.
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate AI responses.
• Correct model outputs based on domain knowledge and optimize training data.

How to Apply

Apply to this post, qualify, and work on projects aligned with your skills on your own schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with Ruby and ecosystem tools (RSpec, Bundler).
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or above).
• Proficient use of Git and Linux CLI tools.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of testing principles, TDD, debugging, profiling, and code optimization.

Desirable

• Contributions to open‑source Ruby projects.
• Experience with large monorepositories or major open‑source projects.
• Experience with automated benchmarking, scripting, or IaC tools.
• Experience with AI‑generated code or code evaluation projects.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Concise and structured communication.
• Strong ownership, drive tasks end‑to‑end, propose improvements.
• Adaptability and resilience to fast‑changing requirements.
• Team player, open to code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Ready to learn new methods and switch between tasks quickly.

Benefits

• Up to $60/hour depending on skills and experience.
• Part‑time, remote freelance projects that fit around commitments.
• Advanced AI projects enhancing portfolio.
• Influence AI models in your domain expertise.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time, freelance

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting