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​Role: COBOL Expert (Asynchronous, 10–20 hrs/week)

Pay: $200 – $250 / hour

Company: Y Combinator-backed AI Research Lab (AfterQuery)

​What You’ll Do:

Create and evaluate COBOL programming challenges (Data Division structures, procedure logic, DB2/VSAM/CICS integration, JCL, batch processing) to train next-generation AI models on legacy systems code.

​Requirements:

​Hands-on, practical experience in COBOL programming and mainframe environments (z/OS, CICS, DB2, VSAM, JCL).

​Experience in banking, insurance, government, or enterprise legacy systems maintenance/migration is a huge plus.

​Apply Directly Here: https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/cobol?ref=d2w5b9HjxpcQtizyjfjk0I4HOtg1

Role Overview:

​Track : Hardware Engineering (CAD, RTL/HDL, Robotics)

​Seniority: 8–12 Years of Hands-On Professional Experience ​Education: Bachelor's Degree required (PE License or Master’s/PhD is plus)

​Compensation: $100–$170/hr (Based on experience)

​Hours: Flexible, project-based, asynchronous

​Location: 100% Remote(Global)

​Company: AfterQuery (Backed by Y ) Combinator & Box Group)

​Key Responsibilities:

​Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within CAD, RTL, or Robotics tracks

​Author expert-level reference solutions and comprehensive grading rubrics

​Evaluate frontier AI-generated outputs for technical correctness, depth, and domain judgment

​Provide structured feedback and detailed written explanations for complex hardware evaluations

​Required Qualifications:

​8–12 years of active, hands-on industry experience in Hardware (CAD, RTL/HDL, or Robotics)

​Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

​Communication: Exceptional written communication skills to author technical rubrics and explanations

​Work Style: High autonomy, reliable asynchronous execution in a remote environment

​Important Note: We conduct background checks. Candidates must meet at least 70% of stated qualifications to be reviewed.

​Preferred / Bonus Signal:

​Professional Engineer (PE) license or Master's/PhD degree

​Recognized research publications, open-source hardware contributions, or published work

​Experience conducting technical peer reviews, code reviews, or engineering evaluations

​Deep familiarity with EDA tools, CAD modeling, RTL synthesis, or robotics control systems

​Why Apply:

​Direct impact shaping frontier AI models in specialized hardware engineering

​High hourly compensation ($100–$170/hr) designed for senior-level domain experts

​Fully asynchronous work structure that fits around your primary commitments

​How to Apply:

Apply directly here: https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/hardware-design-engineer?ref=d2w5b9HjxpcQtizyjfjk0I4HOtg1

Role Overview:

​Position: Remote Software Developer (Contract / Project-Based)

​Duration: Short-term project over the next 2–3 weeks

​Hours: 10–20 hours/week (Fully asynchronous & flexible schedule)

​Location: 100% Remote (Global)

​Company: AfterQuery (Y Combinator & Box Group-backed AI research lab)

​Key Responsibilities:

• ​Design, write, debug, and ship clean, well-tested code across varied technology stacks

• ​Refactor and optimize existing codebases for performance, maintainability, and scalability

• ​Evaluate and review code, providing clear technical feedback and structured documentation

• ​Collaborate asynchronously on software specifications, architecture, and implementation plans

​Qualifications & Requirements:

• ​Experience: 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience

• ​Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, etc.)

• ​Degree: Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• ​Skills: Core understanding of data structures, algorithms, version control (Git), and system design

• ​Execution: Demonstrated ability to independently scope, debug, and deliver feature fixes

​Why Apply:

• ​Flexible Schedule: Work when and where you want, structured around your existing schedule

• ​YC Startup Exposure: Work directly with an early-stage, top-funded AI research lab

• ​Portfolio Addition: Gain hands-on experience solving complex, real-world engineering problems

• ​Competitive Compensation: High-paying contract opportunity with immediate project assignment

How to Apply:

Apply directly here https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/software-developer-general?ref=d2w5b9HjxpcQtizyjfjk0I4HOtg1

Job Description

This is a remote, project-based role for fluent Mandarin Chinese speakers with strong research and analytical skills. You will serve as an expert reviewer for an AI research tool that generates structured tables in response to complex questions. Your work involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of AI-generated outputs — reading research questions, evaluating each table entry against primary sources, and searching for missing information the AI may have overlooked. Work is asynchronous and self-paced, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week over the next several weeks. Each review task takes approximately 1.5–2 hours to complete. 本职位是一个远程项目制角色，面向具备较强研究和分析能力的普通话流利使用者。您将担任一款AI研究工具的专家审核员，该工具能够根据复杂问题生成结构化表格。您的工作包括：核实AI生成内容的准确性和完整性——阅读研究问题、对照原始资料评估每个表格条目，并搜索AI可能遗漏的信息。工作采用异步、自主安排的方式，预计每周投入10至20小时，持续数周。每项审核任务大约需要1.5至2小时完成。

Why Apply

Flexible Schedule / 灵活的工作时间

Competitive Pay / 有竞争力的薪酬 – $50/hour for project-based review work / 项目制审核工作，时薪50美元

Meaningful Contribution / 有意义的贡献 – Help shape the quality of AI-generated research used by leading teams / 帮助提升顶尖团队所使用的AI生成研究成果的质量

Low Barrier to Entry / 低门槛参与 – No specialized degree required; fluency and attention to detail are what matter most / 无需专业学位，流利的语言能力和对细节的专注才是最重要的

Responsibilities

Review AI-generated research tables and evaluate each entry for accuracy, relevance, and completeness / 审核AI生成的研究表格，评估每个条目的准确性、相关性和完整性

Click through and verify primary sources linked within each table entry / 点击并核实每个表格条目中链接的原始资料来源

Conduct independent web research to identify entries the AI may have missed / 进行独立的网络搜索，找出AI可能遗漏的条目

Conduct independent web research to identify entries the AI may have missed / 进行独立的网络搜索，找出AI可能遗漏的条目

Complete a short qualification assessment before beginning live review tasks / 在开始正式审核任务前完成一项简短的资质评估

Required Qualifications

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese — spoken and written (Simplified or Traditional) / 普通话流利——口语和书面（简体或繁体均可）

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently without supervision / 注重细节，能够在无监督的情况下独立工作

Comfortable conducting independent web research and evaluating online sources / 能够独立进行网络搜索并评估在线资料

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini / 对ChatGPT、Claude或Gemini等AI工具有基本了解

Experience with data annotation, content review, or quality assurance work / 有数据标注、内容审核或质量保证工作经验

Apply here: https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/mandarin-experts?ref=d2w5b9HjxpcQtizyjfjk0I4HOtg1