Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required
Mechanical Engineering preferred
Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue)
Advanced engineering expertise (e.g., machine design, weldments, power train, materials)
Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D Modeling, FEA, Engineering calculation software e.g. Mathcad, Engineering programming and modeling software e.g. MatLab)
Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment

Java Engineer

Outlier

Los Angeles, CA

2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration
Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation (e.g., distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting)
Strong command of at least two major languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java)
Experience working with SQL databases
Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments and handling multi-turn system interactions
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback on complex system behaviors
This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform
Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment
You must be authorized to work in your country of residence
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