Remote Senior Software Engineer – AI Training Environments

YO AI Labs; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support an AI training project by creating reinforcement learning environments that evaluate AI models on complex software engineering tasks using Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools.

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature development, codebase refactoring, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python 3, Java, Rust, C++, or TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with bug fixing and debugging complex software issues.
• Proven ability to implement features and refactor large codebases.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and tuning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 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 and use MCP tools effectively.
• Develop realistic, reproducible software engineering scenarios.
• Ensure tasks accurately measure coding ability, problem-solving, and tool usage.
• Document solutions and provide clear technical feedback.

Skills

Languages: Python/Java/Rust/C++/TypeS

Algorithms & DS

Bug fixing & debugging

Feature implementation/refactoring

Performance optimization

Communication

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support an AI training project by creating reinforcement learning environments that evaluate AI models on complex software engineering tasks using Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools.

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature development, codebase refactoring, and performance tuning.