Software Engineer - YAML Experience

Alignerr

Remote

$48.75 - $66.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Software Engineer - YAML Experience

What if your precision with YAML and configuration systems could directly influence how AI understands and generates structured code for developers around the world? We're looking for detail-oriented Software Engineers to review, author, and evaluate YAML configurations and structured workflows — helping ensure AI-generated outputs are accurate, well-formed, and production-ready.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for engineers who love working close to the metal — configuration, schemas, and system logic are your comfort zone.

  • Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Author, review, and maintain YAML files used for configuration, data pipelines, and system definitions
  • Evaluate AI-generated YAML and structured configurations for accuracy, consistency, and schema compliance
  • Identify formatting issues, logical inconsistencies, and edge cases in configuration files
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to support reliable system behavior and data quality
  • Apply rigorous attention to detail to catch errors before they impact downstream systems
  • Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

  • 1+ year of professional Software Engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience working with YAML in real-world production or data-driven environments
  • Highly detail-oriented — you catch subtle errors and inconsistencies that others miss
  • Familiar with version control workflows (e.g., Git) and structured engineering processes
  • Able to work independently and follow precise technical requirements
  • Self-motivated and consistent when working asynchronously

Nice to Have

  • Experience with configuration-driven systems, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure tooling
  • Exposure to schema validation, linting, or structured data formats such as JSON or XML
  • Prior experience supporting AI, data, or automation workflows
  • Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or systems architecture

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
  • Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and produces real-world code
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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