Posted 17 Sept 2026
Software Engineer - Ruby
We're looking for experienced Ruby Software Engineers to work on cutting-edge AI training and evaluation projects — reviewing code, building backend systems, and helping shape the next generation of AI-powered development tools.
Hiring companyAlignerr
About the role
What if your Ruby skills could directly influence how AI understands, writes, and reasons about real-world software systems?
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. Work on your own schedule, take on meaningful engineering challenges, and make a tangible impact on how AI handles production-grade code.
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 engineering work.
- Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and produces real-world code.
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Ruby and Ruby-based frameworks.
- Review and analyze real-world codebases for correctness, performance, and maintainability.
- Evaluate AI-generated Ruby code against production-grade engineering standards.
- Create, validate, and refine technical datasets by working through realistic software engineering scenarios.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers to support AI training and evaluation efforts.
- Clearly document your technical reasoning and findings in structured formats.
Required skills
- Strong proficiency in Ruby and backend development concepts.
- Comfortable working with production codebases, REST APIs, and data-driven systems.
- Naturally detail-oriented and analytical — you spot issues others miss.
- Able to explain technical decisions clearly and concisely in writing.
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently in an async environment.
Preferred skills
- Experience with Ruby on Rails or other Ruby-based frameworks.
- Familiarity with AI tools or code evaluation workflows.
- Background in code review, software architecture, or technical writing.
- Exposure to testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices.
Experience and education
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Schedule details
10–40 hours per week.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Eligible countries: India
Compensation details
$40–$60 per hour.
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