Software Engineer (Python + Docker) | Earn $300 per Task

Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Compensation: $300 per approved task

Urgent hire: ASAP start, Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, apply early.

About the Opportunity:

Hirely is recruiting on behalf of one of our hiring partners for a remote Software Engineer (Python + Docker) opportunity supporting a frontier AI infrastructure project.

This project focuses on building production-quality backend systems, SaaS integrations, and AI evaluation infrastructure used to train and benchmark next-generation AI agents. You'll work on real engineering problems while using modern AI development tools to accelerate software delivery.

This is a short-term, high-paying contractor engagement with immediate onboarding. Engineers are expected to complete at least one approved task per day, with each approved task paying $300.

Responsibilities:

As part of the engineering team, you may:

• Build scalable backend applications using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Develop REST APIs, microservices, and backend services that replicate real SaaS platforms including Slack, Notion, Jira, Gmail, Linear, and similar tools.
• Build, extend, and validate integrations and connectors for AI evaluation environments.
• Perform backend testing, debugging, QA validation, and connector verification.
• Create realistic engineering workflows and datasets used to train AI systems.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams while leveraging AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, or similar tools.
• Deliver high-quality engineering work that meets project milestones and quality standards.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Strong Python development experience using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Experience building REST APIs, backend services, and scalable applications.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Git, software testing, and modern development workflows.
• Experience using AI coding assistants as part of daily software development.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Compensation:

• Earn $300 for every approved task completed.
• No cap on tasks; complete as many approved tasks as available during the engagement.
• Contractor engagement with immediate start.
• Flexible remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI infrastructure and software engineering projects.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates will complete the following steps:

• Submit a short application (approximately 2 minutes).
• Complete a 90-minute technical vetting assessment.
• Receive a $100 payment upon successfully passing the vetting assessment.
• Begin onboarding and start contributing immediately after selection.

About Hirely:

• Hirely connects experienced professionals with remote opportunities offered by trusted hiring partners across high-growth industries. Hirely may serve as the recruitment or talent sourcing partner for this opportunity rather than the direct employer. Employment terms, compensation, onboarding, project assignments, and final hiring decisions are determined solely by the hiring partner.