Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Overview

Join a groundbreaking project at the forefront of AI innovation. As a Junior SWE, you will drive the development of intricate database schemas, build sophisticated APIs, and create realistic environments designed to support cutting-edge Reinforcement Learning models.

In Short

• Lead engineering teams in building sophisticated database structures and API systems.
• Oversee the development and deployment of secure authentication mechanisms, policy enforcement, and comprehensive backend systems.
• Populate environments with realistic, synthetic data optimized for advanced AI model training.
• Ensure applications are performant, secure, and modular.
• Navigate the unique constraints presented by Reinforcement Learning environments.
• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours weekly, with the potential to scale to 40 hours.
• Fully remote and asynchronous scheduling.
• Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension.

Requirements

• 1+ years of elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups, quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, or similarly demanding environments.
• Computer Science degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, or the UK.
• Demonstrated success leading teams to build complex database schemas.
• Expert-level proficiency in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
• Highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.
• Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Hybrid blend of hourly and commission-based pay, or just commission-based pay.
• Blended hourly rate around $120/hr, dependent on individual throughput.