QA Engineer

About The Company

Outlier AI is at the forefront of advancing artificial intelligence technology by collaborating with leading organizations to develop sophisticated AI agents. Our mission is to improve the capabilities of autonomous systems through human feedback, enabling AI to better understand, coordinate, and execute complex tasks in real-world environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve, fostering innovation and excellence in the field of artificial intelligence and automation. Our team comprises passionate experts committed to shaping the future of intelligent systems that can seamlessly integrate into various industries and applications.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team at Outlier AI. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our AI automation systems that support large-scale language models and autonomous agents. Your work will directly impact the training and deployment of advanced AI systems, helping to teach them how to design, coordinate, and optimize complex workflows. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers, data scientists, and product teams to build scalable, reliable, and modular backend solutions that facilitate real-time interactions and multi-turn system behaviors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for innovative AI applications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain production-grade software with modular architecture, including distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in at least two major programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java.
• Hands-on experience working with SQL databases and designing scalable data storage solutions.
• Experience deploying systems in live environments, handling multi-turn interactions, and managing real-time system states.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to analyze and provide clear, technical feedback on complex system behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that support AI automation workflows and large language models.
• Implement modular services for data parsing, logic execution, and reporting to ensure system scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to integrate new features and improve system performance in live environments.
• Build and optimize multi-stage coordination tasks, enabling AI agents to acquire data, reason, and produce outputs effectively.
• Integrate AI agents with external tools and APIs such as Supabase, Gmail, and other enterprise solutions to solve real-world problems.
• Implement persistent state management and session tracking to monitor agent progress and system interactions.
• Identify and troubleshoot subtle system failures, including privacy leaks, authority escalations, and prompt injections, ensuring system security and integrity.
• Document system architecture, processes, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and future development.

Benefits

Outlier AI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. We provide flexible remote working options, allowing team members to work from home or any preferred location. Our benefits include health insurance coverage, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. Additionally, employees have access to cutting-edge projects in AI and automation, providing an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technological advancement. We foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Equal Opportunity

Outlier AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all applicants and team members. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives our mission to develop advanced AI systems that benefit society as a whole.