Java Engineer
SME Careers · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $75,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Review and generate Java code and AI solutions.
- Assess AI responses for accuracy and quality.
- Develop training content for AI models.
- Optimize AI performance and ensure integrity.
- Remote, hourly contractor role with future opportunities.
About the role
About the Role
As a Senior Java Engineer, you will work remotely on an hourly paid basis to review AI-generated Java code, architectural solutions, and technical explanations, as well as generate high-quality reference implementations and reasoning steps. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in logic, performance, or design; fact-check technical information; write high-quality explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality. This fully remote, hourly paid contractor role is with SME Careers, a fast-growing AI data services company and subsidiary of SuperAnnotate that provides AI training data to many of the world’s largest AI companies and foundation model labs, where your Java expertise will directly help improve the world’s premier AI models. Important Note: There is no immediate project for this role; however, if qualified, you will be among the first experts we reach out to when relevant opportunities arise. This will also provide you with access to future projects available through our expert network.Key Responsibilities
- Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
- Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
- Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant hands-on work in Java on production systems.
- Deep understanding of core Java, concurrency primitives, and the Java Collections Framework.
- Extensive experience building and maintaining backend services using Spring or Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architectures.
- Strong grasp of software design principles, system design, and performance optimization in distributed Java systems.
- Minimum C1 English proficiency (written and spoken), with the ability to write clear technical explanations and follow detailed English-language guidelines.
- Comfort working with modern engineering tooling such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and containerization technologies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting thorough code reviews and providing structured, constructive feedback to other engineers.
- Previous experience with AI data training, annotation, or evaluating AI-generated technical content is a strong plus.
- Highly detail-oriented and systematic, with a methodical approach to evaluating reasoning quality and identifying subtle issues in Java solutions.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Java Engineer
- AI Code Review
- Java Architectural Solutions
- Technical Explanations
- Reference Implementation
- Accuracy Assessment
- Performance Optimization
- System Design
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
Skills & topics
- Java Engineer
- Senior Java
- AI
- Code Review
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Remote
- Contractor
- Software Engineering
- Technical Writing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of Java experience, production systems, and AI content evaluation skills.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your deep understanding of core Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Detail your review experience: Provide examples of code reviews and constructive feedback you've given.
- Mention AI familiarity: If you have experience with AI data training or evaluating AI content, make it prominent.
- Address English proficiency: Clearly state your C1 English level and ability to write technical explanations.
Technical preparation
Master core Java, concurrency, and collections.,Practice Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.,Review system design and performance optimization.,Familiarize with Git, CI/CD, and testing.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex Java bug you found.,How do you provide constructive code feedback?,How do you ensure accuracy in technical analysis?,How do you manage tasks with unclear instructions?
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Senior Java Engineer role with SME Careers a full-time position?
- This Senior Java Engineer role with SME Careers is a remote, hourly paid contractor position. While there isn't an immediate project, qualifying candidates will be contacted for future opportunities within their expert network.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Java Engineer at SME Careers focusing on AI content?
- As a Senior Java Engineer at SME Careers, your key responsibilities will involve reviewing AI-generated Java code and architectural solutions, generating high-quality reference implementations, assessing AI responses for accuracy and clarity, and developing training content to guide AI learning.
- What technical skills are essential for the Senior Java Engineer AI Content Review role?
- Essential technical skills for this role include 5+ years of Java experience on production systems, deep understanding of core Java, concurrency, Java Collections Framework, Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, system design, and performance optimization.
- Does SME Careers require specific English proficiency for this remote Java role?
- Yes, SME Careers requires a minimum C1 English proficiency (written and spoken) for this Senior Java Engineer role. This is to ensure you can write clear technical explanations and accurately follow detailed English-language guidelines.
- What makes SME Careers a good company for a Senior Java Engineer?
- SME Careers is a fast-growing AI data services company and a subsidiary of SuperAnnotate, working with major AI companies. This role allows your Java expertise to directly contribute to improving premier AI models, offering exposure to cutting-edge AI development.
- How does SME Careers handle potential inaccuracies or biases in AI models for this Java role?
- For this Senior Java Engineer role, a key responsibility is to ensure model integrity by testing AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases and validating their reliability across various use cases, contributing to trustworthy AI development.
- What kind of experience is considered a strong plus for the Senior Java Engineer position at SME Careers?
- Previous experience with AI data training, annotation, or specifically evaluating AI-generated technical content is considered a strong plus for this Senior Java Engineer position. It demonstrates a direct alignment with the role's core functions.