Data Engineer - AI Trainer

AfterQuery Experts is offering a remote, contract role for a software engineer focused on data engineering and AI-related training support. This project is designed for independent contributors who can deliver clean, reliable code over a short, asynchronous engagement period.

Role Overview

The engagement runs asynchronously over the next 2–3 weeks, with an expected time commitment of 10–20 hours per week per accepted project. You will design, implement, debug, and document code in a way that is easy to review and maintain, working across varied stacks depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across multiple projects and technology stacks
• Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive technical feedback
• Collaborate asynchronously on technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans
• Document code, APIs, and technical approaches clearly and in a reproducible manner

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its associated ecosystem
• Proven ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Technologies

• Git
• GitHub Actions
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure

Contract Details

• Location: West Jordan, UT (remote)
• Job type: Contract
• Pay: USD 60–80 per hour
• Experience level: Minimum 1 year

Benefits

• Exceptional pay
• Exposure to real-world engineering problems
• Strong addition to your professional portfolio

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple layers of the stack including frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with version control workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development practices (for example, Git and GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments (for example, AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Background contributing to open source projects or building personal software projects independently

About AfterQuery

AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. The organization is backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and supports all leading AI labs.