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AskableSoftware Engineer, AI Coding Tasks
Askable seeks experienced software engineers for a remote, contract role building specialized AI coding tasks. In this position, professionals translate actual code modifications from familiar repositories…
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Askable seeks experienced software engineers for a remote, contract role building specialized AI coding tasks. In this position, professionals translate actual code modifications from familiar repositories into rigorous challenges that current artificial intelligence models find difficult yet capable engineers can solve. These tasks are utilized to evaluate and train advanced AI coding systems. The workflow involves proposing a repository change, configuring the environment on Askable's platform, writing the prompt alongside…
Job Description
Askable seeks experienced software engineers for a remote, contract role building specialized AI coding tasks. In this position, professionals translate actual code modifications from familiar repositories into rigorous challenges that current artificial intelligence models find difficult yet capable engineers can solve. These tasks are utilized to evaluate and train advanced AI coding systems.
The workflow involves proposing a repository change, configuring the environment on Askable's platform, writing the prompt alongside the correct solution and verification checks, stress-testing against shortcuts, testing against leading AI models, and refining the task through review. Compensation is provided at US$1,000 for each task that successfully passes quality evaluation, with a minimum commitment of roughly ten hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Propose repository changes based on codebases you know well
- Set up repositories on the platform prior to specific changes
- Write project briefs, correct solutions, and grading checks
- Stress-test checks against lazy, incorrect, or shortcut solutions
- Run tasks against leading AI models to verify difficulty
- Revise tasks based on reviewer feedback
Requirements
- At least two years of professional software engineering experience
- Code merged into a public open-source repository or a qualifying private codebase you own
- Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, or C++
- Working knowledge of Docker, Linux, Git, and automated testing
- Regular usage of AI coding tools
- Experience writing tests, rubrics, or evaluation criteria
- Ability to explain code changes clearly and concisely
- Availability of at least 10 hours per week
- Access to a secure personal or work computer
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in specialized areas such as databases, compilers, distributed systems, security, or infrastructure
- Experience building agent tasks or reinforcement learning environments
Core Skills
Benefits
- US$1,000 paid for each task that passes quality review
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the remote policy for this role?
The role is remote from any location.
How much does the position pay?
Compensation is US$1,000 for each task that successfully passes quality review.
What is the time commitment required?
The position requires a minimum of one task per week, which is approximately 10 hours weekly.
What is the employment type?
The position is a contract role.
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