Job Description

Software Engineer - YAML Experience

What if your precision with YAML configurations could directly influence how AI systems understand and generate structured code for engineers around the world? We're looking for detail-oriented Software Engineers with hands-on YAML experience to evaluate, author, and improve the configuration workflows that power modern AI training pipelines.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for engineers who thrive in the details — the kind of people who spot a misaligned indent or a broken schema reference before anyone else does.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Author, review, and maintain YAML files used for configuration, data pipelines, and system definitions
• Ensure YAML structures are accurate, well-organized, and compliant with required schemas
• Identify formatting issues, logical inconsistencies, and edge cases in configuration files
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to support reliable system behavior and data quality
• Apply rigorous attention to detail to prevent errors that could cascade into downstream systems
• Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 1+ year of professional Software Engineering experience
• Comfortable working with YAML in real-world production or data-driven environments
• Highly detail-oriented — you catch subtle errors others miss
• Familiar with version control workflows (e.g., Git) and structured engineering processes
• Able to work independently and follow precise technical requirements without hand-holding
• Clear and concise written communicator

Nice to Have

• Experience with configuration-driven systems, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure tooling
• Exposure to schema validation, linting, or structured data formats such as JSON or XML
• Prior experience supporting AI, data, or automation workflows
• Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Ansible, Docker Compose, or similar YAML-heavy environments

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based engineering work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI systems understand and produce structured code
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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