Idler builds reinforcement learning environments that teach AI models to code at expert human levels. They create training environments based on real-world coding scenarios to prepare models for production challenges. This enables frontier AI labs to train more capable coding agents.
Tech stack
TypeScriptReactNode.jsPostgresRedisVercel
Perks & benefits
Health insurance401kFree lunchRelocation assistance
Owns end-to-end execution of multi-million-dollar AI training programs, orchestrating large expert contributor teams under tight timelines. Designs workflows, runs QA, tracks metrics, and partners with leadership for high-impact delivery in fast-paced environment.
140k – 250k/yr
On-siteBusiness Operations
Staff Software Engineer
IdlerSan Francisco, CA
Designs and builds scalable agentic systems for generating and QA'ing reinforcement learning environments that teach AI models to code. Leads core technology primitives, owns full stack, and mentors juniors with 8+ years experience.
300k – 400k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Senior Software Engineer
IdlerSan Francisco, CA
Designs and builds scalable agentic systems for generating and QA'ing reinforcement learning environments that teach AI models to code. Collaborates with AI researchers using TypeScript, React, NodeJS stack in a tight-knit founding team.
180k – 280k/yr
On-siteML Engineering
Software Engineer
IdlerSan Francisco, CA
Build UI components, backend services, and QA workflows for reinforcement learning environments that train AI models to code. Work with TypeScript, React, Node.js stack alongside founding team in fast-scaling AI startup.