Software Engineer Trajectory Remote
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Job Overview
Keystone Recruitment is seeking a Software Engineer Trajectory Remote who applies AI research and software engineering expertise to improve model reasoning through code annotation and documentation.
Project Details
This is an hourly independent contractor role with a commitment of 15-25 hours per week (flexible up to 40) for a duration of 1-2 months with extension opportunities. The project involves working with leading AI labs and genuine software engineering scenarios from open-source repositories.
Responsibilities
- Review AI-generated code trajectories on SWE-bench style tasks.
- Reconstruct step-by-step reasoning and explain solution approaches.
- Annotate decision points, debugging strategies, and technical choices.
- Utilize full codebase context including issues, tests, and PRs.
- Ensure annotations reflect authentic software engineering practices.
Technical Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on software development experience.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript or similar languages.
- Experience debugging complex codebases and resolving issues.
- Familiarity with Git workflows, pull requests, and issue tracking.
- Ability to articulate technical reasoning clearly in writing.
Project Structure
Start immediately with a resume review and a brief 15-minute AI technical interview. Work is self-scheduled and payment is made weekly via Stripe or Wise.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates should have a Computer Science or Software Engineering degree with experience in open-source contributions, repository analysis, and understanding software lifecycles. Detailed technical documentation and specifications familiarity is required.
Key skills/competency
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Debugging
- Git
- Annotation
- AI
- Code Review
- Technical Writing
- Open-source
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Customize your resume: Highlight AI and coding annotation skills.
- Review project details: Understand contract expectations.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and reasoning questions.
- Display portfolio: Showcase real-world repository contributions.
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