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About the Role What if your Ruby skills could directly influence how AI understands and generates real-world software? We're looking for experienced Ruby Software Engineers to work on production-grade systems and help shape the technical datasets that train the next generation of AI coding tools. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for engineers who love clean code, thoughtful architecture, and meaningful work. No AI background required — just strong Ruby chops and a sharp engineering mind. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract / Task-based - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Ruby and Ruby-based frameworks - Review and analyze real-world codebases for correctness, performance, and maintainability - Evaluate realistic software engineering scenarios and help create high-quality technical datasets - Validate and refine AI-generated Ruby code — identifying bugs, edge cases, and architectural weaknesses - Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers supporting AI training and evaluation efforts - Work independently on task-based assignments, fully on your own schedule Who You Are - 2+ years of professional software engineering experience - Strong proficiency in Ruby and core backend development concepts - Comfortable reasoning about production codebases, REST APIs, and data-driven systems - Detail-oriented and analytical — you can clearly explain the why behind technical decisions - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without close supervision Nice to Have - Experience with Ruby on Rails or other Ruby-based frameworks - Familiarity with testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest - Background in code review, technical writing, or engineering mentorship - Exposure to AI tools or software evaluation workflows - Experience working with distributed or asynchronous teams 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 writes real-world Ruby code - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch