Software Engineer - Ruby

Software Engineer - Ruby (AI Training)About The RoleWhat if your Ruby expertise could directly influence how AI understands and writes production-grade software for developers around the world? We’re looking for experienced Ruby Software Engineers to help design, evaluate, and improve real-world software systems used in AI training and data-driven workflows. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working engineers who want to do meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule - no office, no commute, no rigid hours.Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: *** hours/weekWhat You’ll DoDevelop and maintain backend services and APIs using Ruby and Ruby-based frameworksReview, analyze, and improve existing codebases for correctness, performance, and maintainabilityEvaluate realistic software engineering scenarios to help create and validate high-quality technical datasetsCollaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers to support AI training and evaluation effortsApply production-grade engineering thinking to real-world backend and API problemsWho You Are2+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong proficiency in Ruby and backend development conceptsComfortable working with production codebases, RESTful APIs, and data-driven systemsDetail-oriented and analytical - you can clearly explain your technical decisions in writingSelf-motivated and dependable when working independently without close supervisionNice to HaveExperience with Ruby on Rails or other Ruby-based frameworksFamiliarity with AI tools, data pipelines, or technical evaluation workflowsBackground in code review, system design, or software architectureExposure to testing frameworks, debugging practices, or performance profilingWhy Join UsWork on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labsFully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based workMake a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and generates real-world codePotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch#J-***-Ljbffr

2+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Ruby and backend development concepts Comfortable working with production codebases, RESTful APIs, and data-driven systems Detail-oriented and analytical - you can clearly explain your technical decisions in writing Self-motivated and dependable when working independently without close supervision Nice to Have Experience with Ruby on Rails or other Ruby-based frameworks Familiarity with AI tools, data pipelines, or technical evaluation workflows Background in code review, system design, or software architecture Exposure to testing frameworks, debugging practices, or performance profiling

Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs Fully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits you Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and generates real-world code Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch #J-*****-Ljbffr