Senior Python Engineer for AI Systems — Remote

YO AI Labs; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 110,208 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a remote contract role to help train next-generation AI systems. You will work across Python, Java, Rust, Go, and TypeScript to build scalable tooling and data pipelines that influence how models learn and reason.

Strong software fundamentals, debugging skills, and the ability to collaborate with distributed teams are essential. Prior AI experience is welcome but not required; domain knowledge and a passion for quality code drive success.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, Java, Rust, or TypeScript; C++/Go a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience debugging complex software issues and delivering maintainable solutions.
• Experience with feature development and codebase refactoring.
• Ability to optimize software for performance and scalability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Help train next-generation AI systems.
• Build and optimize scalable tooling and data pipelines across multiple languages.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to improve model training and evaluation.
• Debug complex issues and deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Skills

Python

Java

Rust

Go

TypeScript

C++

Algorithms

Data structures

Performance tuning

Debugging

Code refactoring

Communication

Remote collaboration

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a remote contract role to help train next-generation AI systems. You will work across Python, Java, Rust, Go, and TypeScript to build scalable tooling and data pipelines that influence how models learn and reason.

Strong software fundamentals, debugging skills, and the ability to collaborate with distributed teams are essential. Prior AI experience is welcome but not required; domain knowledge and a passion for quality code drive success.