[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

Company Overview