[Remote] Software Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AfterQuery Experts is a research lab focused on artificial intelligence, backed by top investors such as Y Combinator. They are seeking a Software Engineer to work on various software development tasks, including debugging and code review, in a flexible, remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across a variety of projects and technology stacks
- Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases for performance, maintainability, and scalability
- Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive technical feedback
- Collaborate asynchronously on technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans
- Document code, APIs, and technical approaches clearly and reproducibly
Skills
- 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its associated ecosystem
- Demonstrated ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience working across multiple layers of the stack — frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure
- Familiarity with version control workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, or similar)
- Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
- Background in contributing to open source projects or building personal software projects independently
Benefits
- Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful engineering challenges
- Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart
- Exceptional Pay
- Portfolio Building – Gain experience solving complex, real-world software engineering problems across diverse codebases
- Professional Growth – Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging development tasks spanning multiple domains and technologies
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