
Software Engineer I (Remote)
Quik Hire Staffing · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $62,400 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design and evaluate AI agents for LLMs.
- Provide human feedback to AI organizations.
- Train Large Language Models.
- Assess software architecture and system interactions.
- Backend engineering with Python, JavaScript, or Go.
About the role
Software Engineer I (Remote)
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
- Software Engineering
- AI Agent Evaluation
- LLM Training
- Backend Engineering
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL Databases
- System Integration
- Technical Feedback
- Modular Software Architecture
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- AI
- LLM
- Backend Engineering
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Remote
- AI Automation
- Systems Integration
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight backend engineering, AI automation, and complex systems integration experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java and SQL databases.
- Detail practical experience: Provide examples of building for live environments and handling multi-turn interactions.
- Address preferred qualifications: Mention any experience with API integrations or state management.
- Prepare for assessment: Be ready to demonstrate your technical evaluation and problem-solving abilities.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Software Engineer I role at Quik Hire Staffing?
- The Software Engineer I role at Quik Hire Staffing focuses on designing and evaluating autonomous AI agents across various Large Language Models (LLMs). This includes providing expert human feedback to AI organizations and training LLMs for complex architectural workflows.
- What technical skills are essential for this Software Engineer I position?
- Essential technical skills include experience in backend engineering, AI automation, and complex systems integration. Proficiency in at least two major programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java, along with experience in SQL databases, is required.
- Is this a remote Software Engineer I position, and where are candidates located?
- Yes, this Software Engineer I position is fully remote and open to candidates located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
- What kind of software architecture experience is expected for the Software Engineer I role?
- Candidates are expected to have proven ability in building and maintaining production-grade software with modular separation, featuring distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting.
- How is compensation determined for the Software Engineer I role at Quik Hire Staffing?
- Compensation for the Software Engineer I role is hourly, ranging from $30 to $50 USD, depending on the candidate's experience and the complexity of the tasks assigned. Payments are issued weekly.
- What are the 'preferred' qualifications for the Software Engineer I job?
- Preferred qualifications include experience integrating agents with live tools like Supabase or Gmail, familiarity with persistent state and session-tracking patterns, and experience in identifying security vulnerabilities such as privacy leaks or prompt injection.
- What is the application process for the Software Engineer I position?
- The application process involves creating an account, uploading a resume and ID, completing an onboarding assessment, and then starting flexible task assignments.