Coding Expert - Go (Golang)
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $100,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Review and write Go code for AI projects.
- Work remotely on your own schedule.
- Earn $25-$100 per hour.
- Improve AI models for top labs.
- Contract role with flexible workload.
About the role
Coding Expert - Go (Golang) - Contract
Labelbox is seeking a Coding Expert in Go (Golang) for a contract position. This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates within the United States. You will play a key role in shaping the data that powers frontier AI.
Quick Facts
- Engagement: Hourly, at-will contractor
- Schedule: Fully remote & asynchronous (min. 15 hrs/week)
- Pay Range (US): $25 – $100 per hour
- Start Date: Rolling — staffed as projects launch
What You’ll Do
- Review and assess AI-generated Go (Golang) code for accuracy, style, and efficiency.
- Write performant Go code for common systems and backend problems.
- Explain your problem-solving approach and evaluation criteria.
You’re a Great Fit If
- You are fluent in English, with clear and effective communication skills.
- You have expertise in Go, including knowledge of goroutines, channels, concurrency, and package organization.
- You have 3-5 years of backend or distributed systems experience using Go (a plus).
- You have a Bachelor’s degree (or are pursuing one) in Computer Science or a related field. Master’s or PhD is preferred.
- Bonus: Experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training projects.
About the Role
- Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule.
- High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams.
- Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver.
- Growth potential — consistent high performers can spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs.
Interview Process
- Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer, to learn more about your background and experience.
- Participate in a domain-specific Zara interview to assess your Go (Golang) expertise, including Go’s concurrency model (goroutines and channels), interface-driven design, memory and performance optimization, and integration with systems-level components.
About Labelbox
Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.
Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply” above and take one or more domain-specific assessments. We review candidates on a rolling basis and will contact you if your background matches an active project.
Key skills/competency
- Go (Golang)
- Software Engineering
- Backend Development
- Distributed Systems
- Concurrency
- Goroutines
- Channels
- Code Review
- AI
- Data Labeling
Skills & topics
- Go Developer
- Golang
- Software Engineer
- Backend Developer
- Remote Job
- Contractor
- AI
- Data Labeling
- Concurrency
- Code Review
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Go (Golang) expertise, concurrency skills, and any AI/data labeling experience.
- Ace the screening: Prepare for Zara's AI interview, focusing on your background and communication.
- Master the technical interview: Deep dive into Go's concurrency model and system integrations.
- Showcase your problem-solving: Clearly articulate your code evaluation criteria and approaches.
- Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize backend or distributed systems work using Go.
Technical preparation
Review Go concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels).,Practice writing efficient Go backend code.,Study interface design and system integration.,Familiarize with AI data labeling concepts.
Behavioral questions
Explain your Go code evaluation process.,Describe a challenging backend problem solved.,How do you ensure code quality and efficiency?,Discuss your experience with AI training data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected hourly pay for a Coding Expert - Go at Labelbox?
- The pay range for this contract role at Labelbox is between $25 and $100 per hour, depending on your experience and the specific project requirements.
- Is this a remote position for the Coding Expert - Go role?
- Yes, this is a fully remote position. While candidates within the United States are preferred, the work is asynchronous and can be done from anywhere.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Coding Expert - Go at Labelbox?
- As a Coding Expert - Go, you will review and assess AI-generated Go code for accuracy, style, and efficiency, and write performant Go code for systems and backend problems.
- What specific Go (Golang) knowledge is required for this role?
- Expertise in Go is essential, including a strong understanding of goroutines, channels, concurrency, and package organization. You should also be prepared to discuss interface-driven design and performance optimization.
- What is the interview process for the Coding Expert - Go position at Labelbox?
- The interview process includes an initial screening with an AI interviewer named Zara, followed by a domain-specific interview to assess your Go (Golang) expertise.
- Does Labelbox require a specific degree for the Coding Expert - Go role?
- A Bachelor’s degree (or pursuit of one) in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. A Master’s or PhD is considered a bonus.
- How much time commitment is expected for this Coding Expert - Go contract?
- The schedule is fully remote and asynchronous, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. You can work from anywhere on your own schedule.
- What kind of projects will a Coding Expert - Go work on at Labelbox?
- You will work on projects that shape the data powering frontier AI, directly improving models used by top AI labs and Fortune 500 teams.