AI training jobs for software engineers
AI training jobs for software engineers involve reviewing model-written code, judging which of two solutions is better, correcting flawed reasoning about a repository, and writing hard engineering problems that current models fail. The work is remote and paid hourly or per task.
Platforms look for demonstrated practice as a software engineer and the ability to explain in writing why an answer is wrong — the written justification is the deliverable.
Typical tasks
- Reviewing generated code for correctness, security and idiom, then writing the critique.
- Comparing two model solutions to the same ticket and justifying the better one.
- Debugging: given a failing trace, describing the root cause the model missed.
- Writing repository-scale problems that require reading several files to solve.
- Authoring reference solutions with visible reasoning steps.
Specialisms in demand
Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Go, C++, Rust and SQL appear most consistently. Recurring specialisms: distributed systems, infrastructure and Kubernetes, security engineering, mobile (Swift and Kotlin), and data engineering.
Open software engineer roles right now
249 roles in this area are currently listed across the seven platforms.
| Role | Platform | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Engineer | Micro1 | $30-$90/hour | Apply → |
| 2D Game Developer (Defold) | Micro1 | $50-$120/hour | Apply → |
| AI Coding Agent Evaluator | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| AI Coding Agent Evaluator | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| AI Software Engineer | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| AI Software Engineer | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| AI Software Engineering Domain Expert | Micro1 | $100-$200/hour | Apply → |
| Android Engineer (Kotlin and Java) | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply → |
| Angular Developer | Micro1 | $30-$90/hour | Apply → |
| Arabic Trust & Safety Data Trainer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $50 | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer | Micro1 | $65-$120/hour | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer (Coding Agent Experience) | Mercor | $85 / hour | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer / Backend Developer | Micro1 | $20-$70/hour | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer Talent Network | Mercor | $70 - $150 / hour | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Backend Engineer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Backend Java Developer | Micro1 | $60-$110/hour | Apply → |
| Biology PhD Coding Experts | Mercor | $70 / hour | Apply → |
| Building Code & Permitting Specialists (ONLY Cal & FL) | Mercor | $65 - $90 / hour | Apply → |
| Building Code Plans Examiner | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply → |
| C# Quality Assurance Lead | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply → |
| C# Software Engineer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $65 | Apply → |
| C++ Developer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| C++ Developer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| C++ Engineer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $65 | Apply → |
| C++ Quality Assurance Lead | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply → |
| CAM Programmer | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply → |
| COBOL Code Reading / Writing Expert | Mercor | $80 - $100 / hour | Apply → |
| Certified CPT Medical Coder (CPC/CRC) | Mercor | $45 - $65 / hour | Apply → |
| Chinese Trust & Safety Data Trainer | SuperAnnotate | $20 – $50 | Apply → |
| Claude Code User (STEM) | Micro1 | $80-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer | Micro1 | $50-$110/hour | Apply → |
| Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer | Micro1 | $50-$120/hour | Apply → |
| Codex User (STEM) | Micro1 | $80-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Coding Expert (Multi-Language) | Micro1 | $15-$40/hour | Apply → |
| Coding Expert – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Coding Expert – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Coding Manager / HIM Coding Leader | Mercor | $80 / hour | Apply → |
| Coding Manager / HIM Coding Leader | Mercor | $80 / hour | Apply → |
| College Software Engineering Expert | AfterQuery | $50/hr | Apply → |
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Where these roles are listed
Openings for software engineers appear across all four platforms, and the mix changes week to week.
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Common questions
Do I need machine learning experience for AI training jobs as a software engineer?
Generally no. Platforms need engineers who can judge ordinary production code well. ML experience helps for a small subset of research-adjacent projects but is not the usual requirement.
Can I do this alongside a full-time engineering job?
Many contributors do — the work is asynchronous and hours are flexible. Check your employment contract for moonlighting and IP clauses first, since this is paid contract work.
Which programming languages are most in demand?
Python and TypeScript appear most often, followed by Java, Go, C++, Rust and SQL. Rarer stacks sometimes pay more precisely because fewer qualified reviewers are available.