Junior Software Engineer specializing in AI Code Evaluation, with strong skills in software engineering fundamentals and software architecture.
Compensation
$288K–$384K
yearly · USD
Experience
1–5 yrs
Location
Remote
Compensation
$288K–$384K
yearly · USD
Experience
1–5 yrs
Location
Remote
The Brief
TITLE
Junior Software Engineer
TEAM
Engineering
TYPE
Contract
POSTED
Oct 13, 2026
JOB ID
01a134f4
TITLE
Junior Software Engineer
TEAM
Engineering
TYPE
Contract
POSTED
Oct 13, 2026
JOB ID
01a134f4
Annualized Compensation: $288,000–$384,000 per year
Hourly Rate: $150–$200 per hour
Employment Type: Contractor
Work Arrangement: Remote
The annualized figure is based on 40 hours per week and 48 working weeks per year. Actual earnings will depend on project workload, assignments, and hours worked.
We are seeking junior software engineers with professional experience at leading technology companies to evaluate AI-generated code and help improve AI performance on real-world software engineering tasks.
In this role, you will assess code for correctness, quality, and design, create challenging programming problems with reference solutions and test cases, and evaluate AI reasoning across software architecture, debugging, and system design.
This opportunity is suited to software engineers who combine strong technical judgment with the ability to explain engineering decisions clearly. Your feedback will help improve the quality and reliability of AI-generated software solutions.
Evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, quality, maintainability, and design.
Develop challenging coding problems that test practical software engineering skills.
Create reference solutions and test cases to assess code correctness and performance.
Review AI reasoning across software architecture, debugging, algorithms, data structures, and system design.
Identify errors, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in generated code and technical approaches.
Assess whether proposed solutions demonstrate sound engineering judgment.
Provide detailed technical feedback to support improvements in AI model performance.
Explain technical decisions and evaluation findings clearly in writing.
At least one year of professional software engineering experience at a leading technology company, with at least part of that experience gained within the past three years.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
Knowledge of system design and software architecture.
Ability to review code, identify defects, and evaluate implementation quality.
Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to explain technical decisions and findings clearly in writing.
Based in an English-speaking country.
Experience evaluating code quality, software design, and engineering trade-offs.
Experience developing coding challenges, reference implementations, or test cases.
Familiarity with reviewing technical reasoning across debugging, architecture, and system design.
Ability to assess multiple approaches to a software engineering problem and identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Software Engineering
Code Review
AI-Generated Code Evaluation
Algorithms
Data Structures
System Design
Software Architecture
Debugging
Problem Solving
Coding Challenge Development
Test Case Design
Reference Solution Development
Code Correctness
Software Quality Assessment
Technical Analysis
Written Technical Communication
Critical Thinking
AI-generated code is evaluated accurately for correctness, quality, and design.
Coding challenges, reference solutions, and test cases effectively assess software engineering capabilities.
Weaknesses in AI reasoning, debugging, and system design are identified and documented.
Technical feedback is clear, actionable, and grounded in sound engineering judgment.
Evaluations contribute to improved AI performance on practical software engineering tasks.
About the company
FreshTalent is a Pan-African talent platform connecting students, graduates, and experienced professionals with employers across Africa. We help organizations discover exceptional talent while empowering individuals to access meaningful career opportunities, internships, graduate programs, and remote work.
Our platform combines AI-powered talent matching, employer branding, recruitment marketing, career development resources, and workforce insights to create a seamless hiring experience for employers and job seekers alike. We work with startups, SMEs, multinational organizations, NGOs, and public sector institutions seeking to build diverse, future-ready teams.
Beyond connecting talent with opportunities, FreshTalent is committed to strengthening Africa's workforce by improving employability, supporting career development, and helping organizations unlock the continent's immense talent potential.