What are the best AI training jobs for software engineers?
The best-paying AI training roles for software engineers are code evaluation and repository-level reasoning tasks — reviewing model-written code, judging competing solutions and debugging generated output — because they need production judgement that is hard to source.
There are 249 software engineering roles and 19 DevOps and cloud roles open right now across the seven platforms we refer to. Rarer stacks generally pay more than common ones.
Which role types pay best
| Role type | Why it pays |
|---|---|
| Repository-level reasoning | Requires reading several files and holding real context. Few reviewers can do it well. |
| Security review | Judging exploitability needs genuine specialism, not general coding ability. |
| Systems and infrastructure | Distributed systems reasoning is scarce and hard to fake. |
| Rare-language review | Rust, C++, embedded and legacy stacks have fewer qualified reviewers. |
| Generalist code rating | Widely available, so competition is highest and rates lowest. |
Open right now
| 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 → |
See all 249 software engineering roles →
How to qualify
- Several years of production experience, stated with scale and specifics.
- A named specialism, not "full stack developer".
- Ability to explain in writing why code is wrong — that is the actual deliverable.
- Willingness to complete an AI-led interview and a coding assessment.
Full detail on the work → · Remote roles for engineers →
Related questions
Common questions
Which AI training jobs pay software engineers the most?
Roles requiring scarce judgement pay best: repository-level reasoning, security review, distributed systems and less common language stacks such as Rust, C++ and embedded. Generalist code rating is the most competitive and lowest paid.
Can software engineers do AI training work part-time?
Yes. The work is asynchronous with flexible volume, which is why many engineers run it alongside full-time employment. Check your contract for moonlighting and IP clauses first.
Do I need ML experience to review code for AI companies?
No. Platforms need engineers who judge ordinary production code well. ML experience is relevant only for a small subset of research-adjacent projects.