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College Software Engineering Expert

AfterQuery Contract Posted 7 months ago US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ

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AfterQuery is seeking College Software Engineer Experts to create and refine software development challenges for training AI models. In this remote, flexible role, you will design and evaluate coding scenarios that test the AI's ability to interpret and apply complex programming principles, ensuring that our models can navigate real-world software development, debugging, and system design with precision and technical accuracy. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between rigorous software engineering practice and innovative AI solutions, making a tangible impact on the future of coding technology.

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  5. Remote — open to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Cyprus and Liechtenstein.
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