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Senior Software Engineer, AI Training - NZ

g2iNew ZealandG2i Eng Team
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Salary
$100-$200
Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
28 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Remote, worldwide is the location for this role, offering a contract position for 10 to 20 hours per week. This opportunity suits experienced senior, staff, or principal engineers who want to evaluate the quality and reasoning of modern AI coding agents.

Role Overview

g2i seeks a senior software engineer for an ongoing contract position focused on AI training and evaluation. The contractor evaluates interactions with modern coding assistants rather than writing production software. Projects last from two weeks to a few months, with flexible hours ranging from 10 to 20 hours weekly.

Key Responsibilities

Review and assess AI-generated coding sessions from start to finish.
Determine if model outputs align with high-level correctness and seasoned engineering reasoning.
Judge the effectiveness of explanations and model logic.
Categorize and differentiate response quality levels.
Provide direct, written, and video-based feedback on agent performance.
Help establish quality benchmarks for tools like Cursor, OpenAI Codex, and Claude Code.

Requirements

Senior, Staff, or Principal-level engineering background or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.
Practical familiarity with tools such as OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor.
Understanding of modern AI-assisted development workflows.
Ability to assess code quality without running it or reviewing every line.
Strong written and spoken English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Capacity to deliver clear, opinionated, and rigorous feedback.

Nice to Have

Background in prompt design or evaluation pipelines.
Experience mentoring senior engineers or setting organizational engineering standards.

Skills and Tools

TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
OpenAI Codex
Claude Code
Cursor

Salary and Benefits

Hourly compensation ranging from $100 to $200, determined by location and experience.
Flexible weekly hours between 10 and 20.
Ongoing project opportunities for successful evaluators.

About the Company

g2i hires specialized engineering talent for flexible, contract-based engagements involving modern artificial intelligence tooling and evaluation workflows.

How to Apply

Apply on the official company careers page by completing the required take-home evaluation exercise and submitting a recorded Loom walkthrough.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of this role?

The role focuses on evaluating the reasoning, behavior, and quality of interactions with AI coding agents rather than writing production code.

How many hours per week are required?

The position requires 10 to 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule.

What is the compensation rate?

The hourly rate ranges from $100 to $200, depending on experience and location.

What is the interview process?

The evaluation process consists of a single take-home evaluation exercise that includes a recorded Loom walkthrough, with no traditional interviews.

What languages and tools are required?

Candidates need experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python, alongside familiarity with modern AI tools like OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official g2i careers page.

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