Software Engineer, Trajectory Generation
Taskify AI
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Job Description
Role: Software Engineer, Trajectory Generation
Join leading AI labs by applying software engineering expertise to improve model reasoning. Review real-world coding tasks and document problem-solving processes.
This role is for an Hourly Independent Contractor, with flexible hours ranging from 15-25 per week, with potential to go up to 40 hours.
About the Project
Support the development of advanced AI coding capabilities through structured dataset creation. You will 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 a cohort of experienced engineers shaping next-generation coding AI.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- AI Model Reasoning
- Python
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Debugging
- Git
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Data Annotation
- Open Source
How to Get Hired at Taskify AI
- Research Taskify AI's mission: Study their focus on AI model reasoning and cutting-edge projects.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight software engineering, AI, Python, and debugging experience.
- Showcase open-source contributions: Emphasize experience with repository analysis and Git workflows.
- Prepare for the AI technical interview: Practice articulating complex technical reasoning clearly.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Be ready to discuss debugging strategies and technical choices.
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