Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) for AI Tasks

YO AI Labs; California (MO); Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project. You will create reinforcement learning environments for software engineering tasks using Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools.

Responsibilities include designing reproducible tasks such as bug fixing, feature development, refactoring, and performance optimization, plus building deterministic verification and reference solutions. Strong coding proficiency and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python 3, Java, Rust, C++, or TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience debugging and fixing complex software issues.
• Experience with feature implementation and codebase refactoring.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization and tuning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create reinforcement learning environments for software engineering tasks.
• Design tasks involving bug fixing, feature development, refactoring, and performance optimization.
• Build deterministic verification systems and golden reference solutions.
• Evaluate AI agents' ability to reason through complex codebases using MCP tools.
• Develop realistic, reproducible software engineering scenarios.
• Document solutions and provide clear technical feedback.

Skills

Python 3

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms & DS

Bug fixing

Code refactoring

Performance optimization

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project. You will create reinforcement learning environments for software engineering tasks using Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools.

Responsibilities include designing reproducible tasks such as bug fixing, feature development, refactoring, and performance optimization, plus building deterministic verification and reference solutions. Strong coding proficiency and clear communication are essential.