Remote Backend Engineer - AI Agents (Freelance)

Further Details

Join Outlier as a freelance Backend Engineer specializing in AI Agents, offering a remote work arrangement with significant earning potential. Additionally, top companies hiring are available for qualified candidates. This role focuses on training Large Language Models (LLMs) to perform as proactive, multi-step agents, particularly in designing and optimizing real-world architectural workflows. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in backend engineering, AI automation, or intricate systems integration, with a proven track record of building robust software. You will be instrumental in debugging agent traces, stress testing systems, and writing evaluation rubrics, contributing directly to the advancement of generative AI.

Remote Backend Engineer - AI Agents (Freelance)

Embark on a groundbreaking career path as a freelance Backend Engineer specializing in AI Agents with Outlier. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge autonomous agents, shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Earn up to $50 USD per hour, with weekly payments and additional incentives, while enjoying the flexibility of choosing your own schedule. Outlier provides free access to leading AI models, valued at over $200 per month, empowering you to work on complex real-world problems.

This role is perfect for seasoned backend engineers with a passion for AI automation and intricate systems. You will be instrumental in refining AI agent capabilities, focusing on tasks such as writing evaluation rubrics, debugging agent traces, and stress testing systems. Your expertise in building robust, modular software and handling dynamic system interactions will be highly valued.

• Job Title: Basic Backend Engineer - AI Agents (Remote)
• Company: Outlier
• Location: Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Employment Type: Contract/Freelance
• Minimum Experience: 2+ years
• Pay Rate: Up to $50 USD/hr + Incentives
• Key Responsibilities: Write Eval Rubrics, Debug Agent Traces, Stress Test Agent
• Required Qualifications: Backend Engineering, AI Automation, Complex Systems Integration

Skills

• 2+ years of experience in backend engineering
• Experience in AI automation
• Experience in complex systems integration
• Ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation
• Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments
• Experience handling multi-turn system interactions
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback on complex system behaviors

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write evaluation rubrics
• Debug agent traces
• Stress test agents
• Shape the future of autonomous agents like OpenClaw
• Train Large Language Models (LLMs) to function as proactive, multi-step agents
• Collaborate with leading AI organizations to train LLMs
• Focus on teaching systems how to design, coordinate, and optimize complex, real-world architectural workflows

How to apply

• Prepare Your Application: Ensure your CV highlights your backend engineering experience, AI automation skills, and any experience with complex systems integration.
• Review Requirements: Confirm you meet the minimum 2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration.
• Understand the Role: Familiarize yourself with the responsibilities, including writing evaluation rubrics, debugging agent traces, and stress testing agents.
• Access Application Link: Navigate to the provided application link to begin your submission process.
• Submit Application: Complete the online application form accurately and thoroughly.
• Await Contact: Successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
• Note on Location: While the job is remote, the company is based in Italy, and applicants from specific countries are currently being accepted.