Software Engineer - Ruby
AlignerrAlignerr is seeking experienced Ruby Software Engineers to enhance their data-driven and AI-supported software systems. The role allows for a flexible workload of 10–40 hours per week, with a focus on clean code and collaboration with researchers in a dynamic remote environment.
Skills & Expertise
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Ruby.
Review and improve existing codebases for performance and maintainability.
Collaborate with researchers to support AI training efforts.
Full Description
About The Role
We’re looking for experienced Ruby Software Engineers to help design, build, and evaluate real-world software systems used in data-driven and AI-supported workflows. This role focuses on writing clean, maintainable Ruby code and reasoning about production-grade backend systems.
Organization: Alignerr Position: Software Engineer - Ruby Type: Hourly Contract / Task-based Compensation: $40–$60 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You’ll Do
* Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Ruby and Ruby-based frameworks.
* Review, analyze, and improve existing codebases for correctness, performance, and maintainability.
* Help create, validate, and refine technical datasets by evaluating realistic software engineering scenarios.
* Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers to support AI training and evaluation efforts.
Who You Are
* 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
* Strong proficiency in Ruby and backend development concepts.
* Comfortable working with production codebases, APIs, and data-driven systems.
* Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to clearly explain technical decisions.
Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)
* Submit your resume
* Complete a short screening
* Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.