Independent Software Engineer (Remote)
Quik Hire Staffing · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $50,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Evaluate and design autonomous AI agents for LLMs.
- Provide expert feedback to leading AI organizations.
- Train LLMs for complex architectural workflows.
- Assess production-grade software architecture and interactions.
- Flexible task assignments with weekly payments.
About the role
Independent Software Engineer (Remote) - AI Agents
Role Overview
Help design and evaluate autonomous AI agents across multiple LLMs, spanning health, education, daily life, and other real-world domains (all coding work). Shape the future of agentic AI systems by providing expert human feedback to leading AI organisations. Help train Large Language Models (LLMs) for complex, multi-step architectural workflows.
Key Responsibilities
AI Agent Evaluation
- Write evaluation rubrics with objective pass/fail criteria
- Debug agent traces to identify failure patterns
- Stress test agents against edge cases, prompt injection, and tool misuse
Technical Assessment
- Assess production-grade modular software architecture
- Analyse multi-turn system interactions and behaviours
- Provide high-density technical feedback for LLM training
Project Workflow
- Create an account and upload a resume/ID
- Complete the onboarding assessment
- Start earning through flexible task assignments
Qualifications
- Experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration
- Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation (e.g., distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting)
- Strong command of at least two major languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java) and experience working with SQL databases
- Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments and handling multi-turn system interactions
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience integrating agents with live tools such as Supabase, Gmail, and other APIs
- Familiarity with persistent state and session-tracking patterns
- Experience identifying privacy leaks, authority escalation, or indirect prompt injection vulnerabilities
Compensation
Hourly compensation ranges from USD $30–$50, depending on experience and task complexity. Payments are issued weekly via supported payout platforms (e.g., PayPal or AirTM). Full compensation details are provided prior to task acceptance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Selection decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and project requirements. We are committed to inclusive and fair engagement practices and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Key skills/competency
- AI Agent Evaluation
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Backend Engineering
- Software Architecture
- Technical Feedback
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL Databases
- System Integration
- AI Automation
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- AI Agents
- LLM
- Backend Engineering
- AI Automation
- Systems Integration
- Technical Assessment
- Remote
- Python
- JavaScript
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight backend engineering, AI automation, and complex systems integration experience, emphasizing modular software architecture and multi-turn interactions.
- Showcase technical skills: Demonstrate proficiency in at least two major programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Go, Java) and SQL database experience.
- Prepare for assessment: Be ready for an onboarding assessment that tests your ability to debug agent traces and provide technical feedback.
- Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with AI agent evaluation, LLM training, and real-world system integration.
- Network and engage: Connect with hiring managers and AI professionals to understand industry trends and best practices for agentic AI systems.
Technical preparation
Master Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java.,Practice SQL database operations.,Build modular software for live environments.,Understand AI agent debugging and testing.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you integrated.,How do you debug software issues?,How do you provide constructive feedback?,How do you handle edge cases in testing?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the role of an Independent Software Engineer AI Agents at Quik Hire Staffing?
- As an Independent Software Engineer AI Agents at Quik Hire Staffing, you will design and evaluate autonomous AI agents for Large Language Models (LLMs). This involves writing evaluation rubrics, debugging agent traces, stress testing agents, and assessing production-grade software architecture. You will also provide high-density technical feedback for LLM training.
- What are the primary technical qualifications for the Remote Software Engineer AI Agents position at Quik Hire Staffing?
- Candidates for the Remote Software Engineer AI Agents role at Quik Hire Staffing need experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration. A proven ability to build production-grade software with modular separation, strong command of at least two major programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Go, Java), and SQL database experience are essential.
- Can I work as an Independent Software Engineer AI Agents remotely for Quik Hire Staffing?
- Yes, this is a fully remote position. Quik Hire Staffing is hiring Independent Software Engineers AI Agents remotely for candidates located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
- What is the compensation for an Independent Software Engineer AI Agents at Quik Hire Staffing?
- The hourly compensation for an Independent Software Engineer AI Agents at Quik Hire Staffing ranges from USD $30 to $50, depending on your experience and the complexity of the tasks assigned. Payments are issued weekly.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the AI Agent role at Quik Hire Staffing?
- Preferred qualifications for the AI Agent role at Quik Hire Staffing include experience integrating agents with live tools (Supabase, Gmail, APIs), familiarity with persistent state and session-tracking, and experience identifying privacy leaks or prompt injection vulnerabilities.