Senior Software Engineer

Synthires — Australia · Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Contract Remote $30-$100/hour

Skills

Software engineering Coding Feature implementation Bug fixing Debugging Testing Code optimization Refactoring Automated testing Code review

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A fully remote senior software engineering contract opportunity focused on creating challenging programming tasks and reliable automated evaluation systems. You will design and test coding scenarios, build deterministic verifiers, debug and optimize codebases, develop automated tests, identify performance issues, and review technical solutions. Strong practical software engineering experience is valued more than prior AI experience.

Highlights

Fully remote contract role with strong hourly compensation. Apply core software engineering expertise to challenging coding, testing, debugging, verification, and code-quality work. No prior AI experience is required.

Description

Senior Software Engineer Position: Senior Software Engineer Type: Contractor Compensation: $30–$100/hour Location: Remote About the Opportunity We are seeking experienced Software Engineers to support an AI training project focused on creating realistic, challenging coding tasks and reliable evaluation systems. You’ll apply your software engineering expertise to help AI systems improve their ability to solve real-world programming problems. No prior AI experience is required — your software engineering expertise is what matters. Key Responsibilities Create realistic and challenging coding tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixes.Implement deterministic verifiers that accept valid solutions and reject incorrect ones.Debug, test, optimize, and refactor existing codebases.Design and maintain automated tests and reliable testing strategies.Identify performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system issues.Review code and evaluate technical solutions for quality and correctness.Required Qualifications Strong backend experience with Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar.Experience building scalable services and APIs.Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.Solid code review and software engineering judgment.Experience with testing strategies, large test suites, flaky tests, or quality improvement is highly valued.Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.Preferred Qualifications Proven experience delivering high-quality and performant backend systems.Experience resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.Experience with codebase refactoring and complex feature implementation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.Compensation Output-based compensation of $30–$100/hour equivalent, paid per qualifying task.Independent contractor engagement.Approximately 15 hours/week with a flexible schedule.Approximately 300 positions available.Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.Application Process Submit your application and complete the screening questions.Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.Complete the technical assessment, if required.Complete hiring manager review and onboarding.