Senior Backend Engineer for AI Training Environments (Remote)

YO AI Labs; North Carolina; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

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

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience is required.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python/Java/Rust/C++/TypeScript and related tooling.
• Solid grasp of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience debugging complex software issues and refactoring.
• Ability to optimize performance and tuning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create reinforcement learning environments for software tasks.
• Design tasks including bug fixing, feature development, refactoring, and optimization.
• Build deterministic verification systems and reference solutions.
• Evaluate AI agents' reasoning on complex codebases using MCP tools.
• Develop realistic, reproducible SE scenarios.
• Document solutions and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Python

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms & DS

Bug fixing

Code refactoring

Performance optimization

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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

You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience is required.