AlignerrCoding & software eval
C++ Developer - Internal Tooling & Optimization
up to $75/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your systems programming skills could directly shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI? We're looking for senior C++ engineers to design and build the high-performance tooling, data pipelines, and evaluation systems that leading AI labs depend on to train and improve their models.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and optimize high-performance C++ systems supporting AI data pipelines and evaluation workflows
- Develop full-stack tooling and backend services for large-scale data annotation, validation, and quality control
- Profile and tune existing C++ codebases — hunting down bottlenecks, eliminating edge cases, and improving reliability at scale
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- Embed scripting languages within C++ applications to create flexible, extensible internal tooling
- Collaborate with data, research, and engineering teams to support model training and evaluation infrastructure
- Participate in synchronous design reviews to iterate on architecture and implementation decisions
Candidate background
Who You Are
- 3–5+ years of professional experience writing production-quality C++
- Strong full-stack development background with a deep foundation in systems programming
- Experienced profiling and optimizing code for performance in data-intensive environments
- Comfortable embedding scripting languages (Python, Lua, or similar) within C++ applications
- Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Able to commit 20–40 hours per week consistently
Nice to Have
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- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality pipelines, or evaluation systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, model training infrastructure, or benchmarking pipelines
- Experience with distributed systems architecture or developer tooling
- Background working directly with AI research teams or production ML infrastructure
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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C++ Developer — Internal Tooling & Optimization (AI Infrastructure)
About the Role
What if your systems programming skills could directly shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI? We're looking for senior C++ engineers to design and build the high-performance tooling, data pipelines, and evaluation systems that leading AI labs depend on to train and improve their models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role for experienced engineers who want to work on meaningful, high-impact systems — not maintenance tickets and tech debt. You'll be embedded in real production workflows alongside top research and engineering teams.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design, build, and optimize high-performance C++ systems supporting AI data pipelines and evaluation workflows * Develop full-stack tooling and backend services for large-scale data annotation, validation, and quality control * Profile and tune existing C++ codebases — hunting down bottlenecks, eliminating edge cases, and improving reliability at scale * Embed scripting languages within C++ applications to create flexible, extensible internal tooling * Collaborate with data, research, and engineering teams to support model training and evaluation infrastructure * Participate in synchronous design reviews to iterate on architecture and implementation decisions
Who You Are
* 3–5+ years of professional experience writing production-quality C++ * Strong full-stack development background with a deep foundation in systems programming * Experienced profiling and optimizing code for performance in data-intensive environments * Comfortable embedding scripting languages (Python, Lua, or similar) within C++ applications * Native or fluent English speaker with clear written and verbal communication skills * Able to commit 20–40 hours per week consistently
Nice to Have
* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality pipelines, or evaluation systems * Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, model training infrastructure, or benchmarking pipelines * Experience with distributed systems architecture or developer tooling * Background working directly with AI research teams or production ML infrastructure
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, high-impact engineering work * Contribute directly to the infrastructure shaping how next-generation AI is built and evaluated * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
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- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Coding & software eval roles, not this role alone
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Pay across the field: Coding & software eval
Across 391 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 14 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $120 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $95. This role's top rate, $75, is in the middle half. Of the 140 distinct rates we count, 44 are lower and 92 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 136 | $50 to $400 · median $100 |
| micro1 | 44 | $60 to $350 · median $120 |
| Handshake AI | 43 | $47 to $125 · median $80 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 34 | $22 to $150 · median $60 |
| Mercor | 33 | $60 to $200 · median $105 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 12d91d79-f88d-4aba-90e9-8fe5afcf4382
Pay as the source states it: “$50-75/hr”.
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