Role: Software Engineer (Trajectory Generation)Location: Global RemoteType: Hourly Independent ContractorHours: 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 ProjectSupport 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 ResponsibilitiesReview AI-generated code trajectories on SWE-bench style tasksReconstruct step-by-step reasoning explaining solution approachesAnnotate decision points, debugging strategies, and technical choicesUse full codebase context (issues, tests, PRs) for accurate documentationEnsure annotations reflect authentic software engineering practicesTechnical Requirements2+ years hands-on software development experienceStrong proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languagesExperience debugging complex codebases and resolving issuesFamiliarity with Git workflows, pull requests, and issue trackingAbility to articulate technical reasoning clearly in writingProject StructureDuration: 1-2 months with extension opportunitiesStart: Immediate onboardingOnboarding: Resume review + 15-minute AI technical interviewPace: Self-scheduled within weekly commitment minimumPayment: Weekly via Stripe/WiseIdeal BackgroundComputer Science/Software Engineering degree (Bachelor's+)Experience with open-source contributions or repository analysisUnderstanding of software development lifecycles and testingComfort working with technical documentation and specificationsSuccess ProfileTop performers receive rate increases and priority for future AI research projects. Join cohort of experienced engineers shaping next-generation coding AI.