Software & IT
Software Engineer – Backend
- Posted
- Location
- Global
- Openings
- 100
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
You'll create realistic, interesting and challenging coding tasks for AI to solve involving feature implementation and bug fixes, and implement deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject everything else.
What we're looking for
- Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
- A track record building scalable services and APIs
- Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing
- Solid code review instincts
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in backend development, with a track record of delivering high-quality and performant projects.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
- Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
A note on the process: our interview and assessment stages are designed to see how you think, so we ask that you complete them without outside assistance. The same applies once you're on the project — the value of the work comes from your own judgment.
Process:
- Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
- Complete AI Interview (approx. 15/20 minutes)
- Technical Assessment (Tentative)
- Hiring Manager review
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
Skills
- Typescript
- Rust
- JAVA
- Basics C++
- Algorithms
- Python3
- Bug fixing
- Feature implementation
- Codebase refactoring
- Performance optimization
This role at a glance
At $30–$100/hr, the Software Engineer – Backend role comes to about $2,600–$8,670 a month for 20 hours a week, or $5,200–$17,330 a month full time — roughly $62,000–$208,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted today. Software & IT roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 42 days before closing, counted over the 32 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$2,600–$8,670
a month, before tax
Full time
$5,200–$17,330
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$62,000–$208,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
0 days
Software & IT roles here close after about 42 days, counted over 32 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $30–$100/hr. Across the 19 hourly software & it roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $50 to $100 an hour, and published rates range from $30 to $350. Its top rate of $100 sits within the category's median range.
This role
$30–$100/hr
Software & IT median
$50–$100/hr · full spread $30 to $350
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Bug fixing$30–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $100/hr
- Codebase refactoring$30–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $100/hr
- Feature implementation$30–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $100/hr
- Performance optimization$30–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $100/hr
- Algorithms$40–$100/hr median
10 open roles · up to $280/hr
- Python3$40–$100/hr median
10 open roles · up to $150/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the Software Engineer – Backend role pay?
It pays $30–$100/hr, which is about $5,200–$17,330 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Software Engineer – Backend job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
The employer has not said.
What skills does the Software Engineer – Backend role ask for?
The posting asks for Typescript, Rust, JAVA, Basics C++, Algorithms and Python3. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
How do I apply for Software Engineer – Backend?
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