Senior AI/ML Software Engineer — Remote Contractor

YO AI Labs; Town of Texas (WI); 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 MCP tools.

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions across bug fixing, feature work, refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python 3, Java, Rust, C++, or TypeScript for building reliable software.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience debugging complex software issues.
• Proven track record in feature implementation and refactoring.
• Strong performance optimization and tuning skills.
• 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

Python

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms and data structures

Bug fixing and debugging

Feature implementation and refactoring

Performance optimization

Communication

Attention to detail

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 MCP tools.

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions across bug fixing, feature work, refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience required.