Remote Open-Source AI Training Engineer (Part-Time)

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 69.000 - 138.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

OpenTrain AI is recruiting remote software engineers to support AI training through high‑quality contributions to established open source codebases. You will develop and refine features, resolve complex bugs, improve legacy code, validate implementation quality, and explain technical decisions clearly.

The listing is entry level, yet the role requires expert proficiency in at least two languages and substantial open source development experience.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced programming ability and experience with established codebases
• Extensive open source development experience
• Ability to analyze complex coding problems and develop efficient solutions
• Ability to apply competitive programming and algorithmic techniques
• Strong judgment validating code accuracy, output consistency, maintainability, and performance
• Careful attention to code quality and engineering standards
• Ability to write precise technical documentation and collaborate on proposed changes
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Comfort working independently and remotely while following project standards and deadlines
• Competitive programming experience and well-documented code history helpful

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and refine features in established open source codebases
• Diagnose and resolve complex software bugs
• Refactor and optimize legacy code for performance, readability, and scalability
• Validate code for accuracy, output consistency, maintainability, and sound engineering practices
• Apply algorithms and competitive programming techniques to intricate coding problems
• Review proposed changes and contribute to implementation decisions
• Maintain project documentation and write concise technical design explanations

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

Java

Rust

TypeScript

Go

C#

Jobbeschreibung

The Work

You will contribute to established open source codebases as part of AI training work. The role combines practical software development, algorithmic problem solving, code review, and clear technical writing.

• Develop, implement, and refine features in existing open source projects.
• Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, then refactor legacy code for performance, readability, and scalability.
• Check code for accuracy, consistent outputs, maintainability, and sound engineering practices.
• Use algorithms and competitive programming techniques to solve difficult coding problems efficiently.
• Review proposed changes, maintain project documentation, and write concise technical design explanations.

What It Pays and Takes

This is a remote contractor role with output-based compensation. The time needed can vary by task and workflow, and the role includes a minimum weekly task expectation.

• Pay: $50 to $100 per hour equivalent, paid per task that meets project specifications.
• Schedule: Less than 20 hours per week.
• Location: Open to candidates in the countries specified for this role; this opportunity is not worldwide.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Programming skills: Expert-level proficiency in at least two of Python, C++, Java, Rust, TypeScript, Go, or C#.
• Experience: Extensive open source contributions through feature work, bug fixing, or refactoring.
• Problem solving: Ability to analyze complex coding problems and develop efficient solutions.
• Work style: Strong analytical judgment, careful attention to code quality and maintainability, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Helpful background: Competitive programming experience and a history of delivering well-documented code.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working independently and collaborating remotely while following project standards and deadlines.

How It Works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume and then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence. People write, review, label, and evaluate examples that help AI systems improve, and experienced contributors are paid for applying specialized skills to this work. OpenTrain is where people find these projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes.