Software Developer Expert

Job Description

This is a remote, project-based role for software engineers with 1–3 years of professional experience. You will complete tasks spanning software development, debugging, code review, and technical implementation across a variety of stacks and applications. Work is over the next 2–3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to real-world engineering problems, and a strong addition to your professional portfolio.

Why Apply

• Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful engineering challenges

• Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart

• Portfolio Building – Gain experience solving complex, real-world software engineering problems across diverse codebases

• Professional Growth – Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging development tasks spanning multiple domains and technologies

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across a variety of projects and technology stacks

• Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases for 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 reproducibly

Required Qualifications

• 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

• Demonstrated 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple layers of the stack — frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure

• Familiarity with version control workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, or similar)

• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)

• Background in 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. We believe great AI comes from exceptional, human-generated data.

We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.

Apply today to contribute to pushing the frontier of AI.