4 days ago
Software Engineer - AI Research Annotation
Quik Hire Staffing
Hybrid
Contractor
$100,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleSoftware Engineer - AI Research Annotation
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$100,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Software Engineer - AI Research Annotation
Join leading AI labs by applying software engineering expertise to improve model reasoning. Review real-world coding tasks and document problem-solving processes.
About the Project
Support development of advanced AI coding capabilities through structured dataset creation. Work with authentic software engineering scenarios from open-source repositories to capture realistic developer thought processes.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Review AI-generated code trajectories on SWE-bench style tasks
- Reconstruct step-by-step reasoning explaining solution approaches
- Annotate decision points, debugging strategies, and technical choices
- Use full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) for accurate documentation
- Ensure annotations reflect authentic software engineering practices
Technical Requirements
- 2+ years hands-on software development experience
- Strong 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
- Duration: 1-2 months with extension opportunities
- Start: Immediate onboarding
- Onboarding: Resume review + 15-minute AI technical interview
- Pace: Self-scheduled within weekly commitment minimum
- Payment: Weekly via Stripe/Wise
Ideal Background
- Computer Science/Software Engineering degree (Bachelor's+)
- Experience with open-source contributions or repository analysis
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing
- Comfort working with technical documentation and specifications
Success Profile
Top performers receive rate increases and priority for future AI research projects. Join cohort of experienced engineers shaping next-generation coding AI.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research
- Software Engineering
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Debugging
- Git Workflows
- Code Annotation
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Quik Hire Staffing
- Research Quik Hire Staffing's culture: Study their mission, staffing model, and project focus to align your application.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight hands-on Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Git, debugging, and AI annotation experience for the Software Engineer - AI Research Annotation role.
- Prepare for the AI technical interview: Practice articulating your problem-solving process and debugging strategies for AI coding tasks.
- Showcase open-source contributions: Emphasize your experience with code analysis, issue tracking, and contributing to software development lifecycles.
- Articulate technical reasoning clearly: Be ready to explain complex technical decisions and solution approaches in writing and verbally.
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