Software Engineer – Remote

ApTask Global Workforce; California (MO); Remote; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce is seeking a Software Engineer for a remote, 6+ month contract with a Leading Technology Firm. The role focuses on ML classification models in production, data quality, and pipeline reliability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of software engineering experience and proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or Go, plus a BS in CS or related field. You will collaborate across teams and influence ML systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience developing ML classification models.
• Production ML systems experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-scoped software enhancements and features aligned to project goals and timelines.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support execution of defined deliverables.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented solutions.
• Contribute to operational excellence, including monitoring and incident response support.

Skills

ML classification models

Production ML systems

Software engineering

CI/CD

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git / GitHub

Testing

Docker

Job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Software Engineer for a Remote position with a Leading Technology Firm. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with foundational experience or exposure to Machine Learning (ML). This role will support a key feature on our client’s platform, managing and maintaining ML classification models, monitoring data quality, analyzing dataset integrity, and investigating performance regressions. The ideal candidate will also identify system gaps and ensure operational excellence by maintaining quality guardrails across ML pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver well-scoped software enhancements and features aligned to project goals and timelines
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and reliability
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, data, security) to support execution of defined deliverables
• Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented solutions
• Contribute to operational excellence, including monitoring, incident response support, and performance improvements as needed

Requirements:

• Experience with developing evaluated machine learning models, particularly classification models
• Experience building or supporting ML systems in production environments
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Go, or similar)
• Experience building, testing, and maintaining production-quality software
• Experience with common development practices and tools (e.g., version control, code review, CI/CD)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Desired skills:

• Experience at a major technology or social media company

Pay range:

up to $82.78 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.