[Hiring] Special Projects Software Engineer @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals with deep expertise in software engineering and complex systems development. The role involves supporting cutting-edge AI initiatives by contributing to high-impact, technically demanding special projects.

The selected expert will apply real-world engineering judgment to help improve next-generation AI systems used in advanced research and product development.

• Contribute to high-impact special engineering projects
• Apply advanced software development expertise to complex technical challenges
• Evaluate and refine system architecture and implementation approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across research and engineering
• Deliver clean, scalable, production-level code
• Operate effectively in fast-paced, technically rigorous environments

Qualifications

• Strong candidates may have experience in:
• Advanced software engineering across backend, systems, or infrastructure
• Working on complex, high-scale distributed systems
• Contributing to research-driven or experimental technical projects
• Writing production-ready code in modern programming languages
• Strong problem-solving and structured technical thinking
• Exceptional communication skills
• No prior AI experience required — engineering judgment is the core qualification.

Requirements

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• Engagement duration varies by project
• U.S. work authorization required

Benefits

• Work on high-impact, technically challenging special projects
• Contribute to next-generation AI systems
• Fully remote and flexible engagement
• Collaborate with leading researchers and technologists