Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract)
- $100/hr
- Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
- Posted today · via Teamtailor
Build AI coding tasks from a known codebase to challenge top models
You will turn real changes from a repository you know well into AI coding tasks that are difficult for today's best models but fair for skilled engineers. Each task is designed to measure and train AI coding performance. You can complete as many tasks as you want, with a minimum of one per week, earning US$1,000 per approved task. The work is fully remote and available worldwide.
Why This Role?
Earn US$1,000 per approved AI coding task with no upper limit on volume
Key Responsibilities
- Identify real code changes from a familiar repository
- Convert those changes into challenging AI coding tasks
- Ensure tasks are difficult for AI models but solvable by skilled engineers
- Submit tasks for review and payment
- Maintain a minimum output of one task per week
Requirements
- Proficiency in software engineering
- Deep familiarity with a specific codebase
- Ability to design effective coding challenges
- Understanding of current AI coding model limitations
- Capacity to work independently and meet weekly output
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Himalayas
We're looking for experienced software engineers to build AI coding tasks from a codebase they know well. We're looking for experienced software engineers to build AI coding tasks from a codebase they know well. US$1,000 per task, and you can do as many tasks as you want. You turn a real change from a repository you know into a task that today's best AI coding models struggle with: hard for the models, but fair for a skilled engineer. Your tasks are used to measure and train AI coding models. Remote, any location. US$1,000 per task that passes review. Minimum of one task a week, about 10 hours a week. Originally posted on Himalayas
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $163.7k/yr (range $1k–1000k/yr, n=570 active listings).
Hiring at Askable
Askable has 1 other active role on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Oct 17, 2026 — across Engineering.
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- VERIFIEDStated pay is 27% above the role median of $163,688/year (n=570 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDAskable: 2 postings in the last 3 months, 2 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 17, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 17, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 17, 2026.
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- Is Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract) at Askable a remote job?
- Yes. Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract) at Askable is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What is the salary for Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract) at Askable?
- The listed pay range for this role is $100/hr.
- What type of employment is Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract) at Askable?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
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