Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$80 - $100/hr
What You'll Need * 4+ years of professional software engineering experience (non-negotiable ... Senior or Lead-level profile with a history of technical ownership * Bachelor's or Master's in CS ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$80 - $100/hr
What You'll Need * 4+ years of professional software engineering experience (non-negotiable ... Senior or Lead-level profile with a history of technical ownership * Bachelor's or Master's in CS ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in TypeScript ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in TypeScript ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Ruby (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Ruby (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
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Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Go (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
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Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Rust (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Go (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Go (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Rust (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Rust (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
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Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in C++ (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in TypeScript ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in TypeScript ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
What You'll Need * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python (constraint ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
Generate code expert engineers rank, edit, and justify convert that feedback into reward signals ... Note: the majority of projects run at around $30/hr - higher rates apply to senior profiles and ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$30 - $70/hr
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Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$117.30K - $154.60K/yr
Sr. Software Engineer Step into a high-impact Sr. Software Engineer opportunity with a confidential client, where you will help drive meaningful results across Software. This role offers the chance ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$117.30K - $154.60K/yr
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Tucson, AZ · On-site
$118.10K - $155.80K/yr
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$144.30K - $190.30K/yr
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Jessup, MD · On-site
$126K - $166.10K/yr
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
$135K - $178K/yr
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$135K - $178K/yr
Sr Software Engineer Step into a high-impact Sr Software Engineer opportunity with a confidential client, where you will help drive meaningful results across Software. This role offers the chance to ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$130.10K - $171.50K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Step into a high-impact Senior Software Engineer opportunity with a confidential client, where you will help drive meaningful results across Aerospace / Defense,Software.
San Diego, CA · On-site
$130.10K - $171.50K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Step into a high-impact Senior Software Engineer opportunity with a confidential client, where you will help drive meaningful results across Aerospace / Defense,Software.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Software Engineer, and why are they important?
What are some common challenges Senior Software Engineers face when mentoring junior team members?
What are Senior Software Engineers?
What is the difference between Senior Software Engineer vs Software Developer?
| Aspect | Senior Software Engineer | Software Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in CS or related field; experience often 5+ years | Bachelor's in CS or related field; entry to mid-level experience |
| Work Environment | Designing complex systems, leading projects, mentoring | Writing code, developing features, debugging |
| Industry Usage | Used across tech companies, startups, enterprise | Common in software firms, startups, freelance work |
| Search & Comparison | Often compared for experience level, responsibilities | Compared for entry-level to mid-level roles |
The main difference between a Senior Software Engineer and a Software Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and scope. Senior Software Engineers typically have more experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Software Developers focus on coding and feature development. Both roles are essential in tech companies, but the Senior Software Engineer position involves higher-level planning and leadership.
Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote
$80 - $100/hr
Contractor
Posted 14 days ago
This role is open to contractors in accepted locations only. Please confirm your country is on the list before applying - we're unable to process applications from unlisted locations. List of accepted countries and locations.
For US applicants: This is a 1099 independent contractor role. It is not compatible with F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, or any visa status that requires W-2 employment, guaranteed hours, or employer sponsorship. We are unable to provide offer letters or employment verification for this role.
What You'll Be DoingDesign and build the coding benchmarks and evaluation pipelines used to test frontier AI models on real software engineering work:
Design coding benchmarks that evaluate frontier models on real-world programming tasks - reasoning, debugging, and production-quality code
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for evaluation workflows
Analyze model-generated code for correctness, reliability, and edge-case failures
Construct structured evaluation scenarios across large repos and multi-language environments
Provide detailed technical feedback on model performance and failure patterns
Contribute to evaluation frameworks that set the bar for how coding ability is measured
End result: benchmarks that meaningfully separate what frontier models can and can't do - and shape how the next generation is trained and improved.
AI coding evaluation in one line: Design task build harness run model analyze failures feed findings back into the benchmark evaluations that actually distinguish strong models from weak ones.
What You'll Need4+ years of professional software engineering experience (non-negotiable)
Expert Python - clean, performant, well-tested code
Hands-on experience working in large, complex codebases
Proven experience designing and implementing LLM coding benchmarks and evaluation data pipelines
Strong command of Git and modern development workflows
Track record at a high-growth tech company or top-tier software organization
Strong written English communication
Identity verification: Applicants will be required to verify their identity and confirm they have valid documentation to work as an independent contractor in their country of residence.
Nice to haveSenior or Lead-level profile with a history of technical ownership
Bachelor's or Master's in CS, ML, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Proficiency in additional languages: JavaScript, Go, C++, or others
CI/CD experience and writing robust unit tests (pytest, Mocha, JUnit)
Background in security engineering or significant open-source contributions
Familiarity with AI/ML evaluation methodologies or model benchmarking
Location: Fully remote - work from anywhere on the accepted locations list
Compensation: $80-$100/hr based on location and seniority
Contract length: 3 months, with potential for extension
Hours: Full-time availability preferred - hours vary by project and are not guaranteed week to week
Engagement: 1099 independent contractor
Payment: Weekly via PayPal or Stripe
Important: Hours are project-dependent and can vary week to week. We recommend keeping other work options open alongside this engagement rather than relying on it as your sole source of income.
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Software development
11 - 50 Employees
Delray Beach, FL, US
2012