- **Role: Software Engineer (Trajectory Generation)**
- **Location:**
Global Remote
- **Type:**
Hourly Independent Contractor
- **Hours:**
15-25/week (flexible up to 40)
Join leading AI labs by applying software engineering expertise to improve model reasoning. Review real-world coding tasks and document problem-solving processes.
**About the Project**
Support development of advanced AI coding capabilities through structured dataset creation. 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 cohort of experienced engineers shaping next-generation coding AI.
**Apply Now!**
