Remote jobs for software engineers
There are 267 fully remote contract roles open for software engineers across the four AI talent platforms we refer to. The work is AI training and model evaluation within your own field.
Hours are flexible and largely asynchronous, which is why many software engineers take this on alongside existing employment rather than as a replacement for it.
Open remote roles for software engineers
267 currently listed across the seven platforms.
| Role | Platform | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Engineer | Micro1 | $30-$90/hour | Apply |
| 2D Game Developer (Defold) | Micro1 | $50-$120/hour | Apply |
| AI Coding Agent Evaluator | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| AI Coding Agent Evaluator | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| AI Software Engineer | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| AI Software Engineer | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| AI Software Engineering Domain Expert | Micro1 | $100-$200/hour | Apply |
| Android Engineer (Kotlin and Java) | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply |
| Angular Developer | Micro1 | $30-$90/hour | Apply |
| Arabic Trust & Safety Data Trainer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $50 | Apply |
| Backend Engineer | Micro1 | $65-$120/hour | Apply |
| Backend Engineer (Coding Agent Experience) | Mercor | $85 / hour | Apply |
| Backend Engineer / Backend Developer | Micro1 | $20-$70/hour | Apply |
| Backend Engineer Talent Network | Mercor | $70 - $150 / hour | Apply |
| Backend Engineer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Backend Engineer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Backend Java Developer | Micro1 | $60-$110/hour | Apply |
| Biology PhD Coding Experts | Mercor | $70 / hour | Apply |
| Building Code & Permitting Specialists (ONLY Cal & FL) | Mercor | $65 - $90 / hour | Apply |
| Building Code Plans Examiner | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply |
| C# Quality Assurance Lead | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply |
| C# Software Engineer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $65 | Apply |
| C++ Developer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| C++ Developer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| C++ Engineer | SuperAnnotate | Up to $65 | Apply |
| C++ Quality Assurance Lead | SuperAnnotate | Up to $110 | Apply |
| CAM Programmer | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply |
| COBOL Code Reading / Writing Expert | Mercor | $80 - $100 / hour | Apply |
| Certified CPT Medical Coder (CPC/CRC) | Mercor | $45 - $65 / hour | Apply |
| Chinese Trust & Safety Data Trainer | SuperAnnotate | $20 – $50 | Apply |
| Claude Code User (STEM) | Micro1 | $80-$100/hour | Apply |
| Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer | Micro1 | $50-$110/hour | Apply |
| Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer | Micro1 | $50-$120/hour | Apply |
| Codex User (STEM) | Micro1 | $80-$100/hour | Apply |
| Coding Expert (Multi-Language) | Micro1 | $15-$40/hour | Apply |
| Coding Expert – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Coding Expert – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Coding Manager / HIM Coding Leader | Mercor | $80 / hour | Apply |
| Coding Manager / HIM Coding Leader | Mercor | $80 / hour | Apply |
| College Software Engineering Expert | AfterQuery | $50/hr | Apply |
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What you would actually do
You are paid to apply software engineer judgement to AI model output: grading it, correcting it, and writing the reasoning that explains the difference. It is closer to reviewing a junior colleague's work than to data entry.
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Terms to expect
- Contract, not employment. You contract with the platform, not with us.
- Flexible hours. Mostly asynchronous, with volume that rises and falls.
- Paid per task or per hour, usually in USD.
- No fee to you at any point, from the platform or from us.
How to apply
- Pick roles from the table above or the full board.
- Apply with your standard professional resume.
- Complete the AI-led screening interview promptly.
- Pass the domain assessment in your field.
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Common questions
Are there genuinely remote jobs for software engineers?
Yes — 267 fully remote contract roles for software engineers are open right now across the four platforms listed on this site, and every one of them is remote by default rather than hybrid.
Can software engineers do this work part-time?
Yes. The work is asynchronous and volume is flexible, so most contributors fit it around existing commitments. Check your employment contract for moonlighting clauses first.
What qualifications do software engineers need?
Demonstrated practice as a software engineer is the main requirement. Platforms screen on years of experience, tools used and how specifically you can describe your own work.