Software Engineer - AI Trainer - Remote - 8/20 hrs week - Freelance
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A senior-level freelance software engineer reviews and refines AI-generated outputs on software engineering, code quality, and technical documentation to improve AI reasoning and real-world accuracy.
About this role
Updated: 29 May 2026
Freelance | 8–20 hrs/week | Remote (EU/UK)
Are you an experienced software engineer who instinctively spots gaps in technical reasoning and understands the complex realities of software development? Do you have 8 to 20 hours per week available alongside your main job or freelance projects? Join us in shaping how AI understands and applies software engineering expertise at scale.
About the Role
10x.team connects expert freelancers with leading AI labs building next-generation models. We are looking for knowledgeable software engineers based in the EU or UK to enhance the accuracy, depth, and real-world relevance of AI-powered engineering systems.
What You Will Do
Review and refine AI-generated outputs related to software engineering, technical documentation, code quality, and practical aspects of software development
Evaluate AI responses for technical accuracy, practicality, and alignment with real-world development standards
Draft realistic engineering scenarios based on your direct professional experience
Create scenario variations from different perspectives (e.g. engineer, client, product manager, or stakeholder)
Identify gaps, oversights, or weak reasoning in AI-generated engineering content
In simple terms:
You will assess and improve AI-generated content, ensuring it reflects true engineering reasoning, authentic technical documentation, and practical workflows. Rather than conducting traditional development projects, you’ll apply your expertise to help AI systems understand and reason about software engineering at scale.
Who You Are
A senior-level software engineer with significant professional experience within the EU or UK
Experienced in advising on, preparing, and executing software projects and technical deliverables
Skilled at evaluating code, documentation, and engineering standards
Comfortable working independently and providing structured, critical feedback
Available for 8–20 hours per week, with prompt availability
Why Join?
Flexible, fully remote freelance work that fits your current commitments
Apply your technical expertise in a rapidly evolving, high-impact AI environment
Directly contribute to building advanced AI engineering systems
Free access to our in-house AI Academy to further develop your AI skillset
Clear onboarding, structured tasks, and ongoing opportunities for collaboration
How to Apply:
After applying, you’ll receive an email detailing the steps to:
Complete a short written assessment
Participate in an AI-powered interview
Important: Your application is only complete once you finish all steps via the email link.
Please note: these AI Lab missions are not traditional job openings with fixed start dates. Project demand is highly dynamic and matching depends on your expertise, availability, and current AI Lab needs. Some experts are matched within days, while others may wait longer for a suitable project.
Join us to help shape the software engineering expertise of the world’s most advanced AI models!
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