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Software Engineer - Backend (Remote).

Remote Software Engineer - Backend with strong programming and problem-solving skills in a project-based role focused on AI evaluation.

Compensation

$104K–$208K

yearly · USD

Experience

1–15 yrs

Location

Remote

Northern Africa

The Brief

TITLE

Software Engineer - Backend (Remote)

TEAM

Engineering

TYPE

Contract

POSTED

Nov 12, 2026

JOB ID

01a1cf10

Python Java Rust Go C++ Algorithms Debugging Performance Optimization Code Refactoring Technical Communication

Software Engineer - Backend (Remote)

Compensation: $104,000–$208,000 annually (equivalent to $50–$100/hour, based on 40 hours per week)
Engagement: Project-based Contractor
Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week
Openings: 100

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Software Engineers to create challenging coding tasks that evaluate advanced AI models' ability to solve real-world software engineering problems. You will develop tasks based on existing code repositories, focusing on debugging, feature implementation, refactoring, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design complex, realistic coding challenges based on existing software repositories.

  • Develop tasks involving bug fixes, feature development, code refactoring, and performance improvements.

  • Build reproducible environments for testing and evaluating solutions.

  • Create automated verifiers that distinguish correct implementations from incomplete or incorrect solutions.

  • Provide reference solutions and clear technical documentation.

  • Identify and flag ambiguous or unverifiable tasks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong programming experience in at least one of Python 3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.

  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.

  • Proven experience debugging complex systems and fixing software issues.

  • Experience implementing features, refactoring codebases, and optimizing performance.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality technical tasks.

Previous AI experience is not required.

Compensation & Application

Payment is output-based, with compensation for each approved task. Estimated completion time is 5 hours per task for trainers and 1.5 hours for reviewers. Actual earnings depend on approved tasks and assigned workload.

Selection Process: Application and screening questions, AI interview, profile review, and onboarding.

Availability: Selected candidates should be ready to begin within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

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.