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Backend Engineer for AI Model Training

$70 - $150 per hour

SaidGig

Apply your backend engineering expertise to help advance AI research through future remote contract projects with leading AI labs and companies. This is an open application to join a talent network, not a single currently defined role. Role Overview

Qualified network members may be matched to backend engineering opportunities that align with their background, interests, availability, and project needs. Opportunities are introduced on a rolling basis as projects become available.

Key Responsibilities
  • Train and evaluate AI models in backend engineering.
  • Create tasks and deliverables grounded in real-world backend engineering scenarios.
  • Provide domain-specific feedback that supports frontier AI research.
Qualifications
  • Professional experience with API development and microservices.
  • Experience with database architecture and optimization.
  • Experience with distributed systems.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Work Terms
  • Remote, hourly contract opportunities.
  • Typical project commitments range from 15 to 30 hours per week.
  • Project scope and duration vary.
Compensation

$70 to $150 per hour.

Eligibility

To be considered for relevant projects, submit a profile with your resume and work location, then complete the required AI interview. Credentials are reviewed before qualified candidates can be matched to suitable opportunities and invited to interview for projects that fit their schedule and interests.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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