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.