About the RoleI'm a busy professional running multiple projects simultaneously and looking for a reliable, tech-savvy all-rounder to assist with day-to-day tasks, code development, AI research, and holding peers accountable. This is a full-time, mid-senior-level contract role, with a 1-month trial period. If were a good fit, Ill extend the contract for a full year. If projects you work on are profitable, we will give you bonuses as well. Your output = your bonuses. The more money we make, the more money we pay you.Role & responsibilitiesAssistant & Accountability: Provide general support for my ongoing projects, hold me accountable for deadlines, and help keep me focused on critical tasks. We will be on call together for most of the day working together.Development & Coding: Build front-end and back-end solutions using languages like Python, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Node.js, and work with databases. Develop web and mobile applications, troubleshoot bugs, and manage code deployments.AI Research & Implementation: Work on AI/ML projects, including building or training local models, implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and using AI tools (e.g., Cursor, ChatGPT). Stay up-to-date with new and emerging technologies.Teaching & Tutoring: Research technical topics as needed and help me learn those subjects. When youre not familiar with a subject, figure it out independently and provide guidance.Flexible Collaboration: Collaborate with me over phone or video calls throughout the day. Your schedule will align with US business hours (M-F), but may shift slightly day-to-day based on my workload. For example, might need you 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening. Your total work day will come out to 8 hours.Preferred candidate profileExperience: Minimum 2 years of professional coding or development experience. Solid familiarity with full-stack development (front-end, back-end, databases).AI & Tool Proficiency: Knowledge of AI/ML, large language models, or willingness to learn new AI tools quickly.Self-Starter: Ability to figure things out even if its your first time encountering a concept or technology.Communication & Accountability: Clear spoken and written English, confidence to hold me accountable, and proactively communicate any issues or ideas.Equipment: Must have your own reliable computer/laptop and internet connection.Flexibility: Able to dedicate 8 hours/day during US business hours, Monday to Friday.Perks and benefits100% remote15 Vacation Days per year.10 Sick Days per year.National Indian Holidays will be given off. (Republic Day, Eid al-Fitr, Ambedkar Jayanti, Eid al-Adha, Indian Independence Day, Mawlid, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Christmas)Why Join?Professional Growth: Youll get exposure to a wide range of projects, from coding and AI model training to project management.Autonomy & Creativity: I value independent problem-solving and creativityif you can find a better solution, go for it.Bonus Opportunities: Potential performance-based bonuses for overtime or successful project outcomes.Time Off: After the 1-month trial period, you will receive 15 vacation days and 10 sick days per year.Remote-First Culture: 100% remote, but with close collaboration. Relevant software licenses or tools can be reimbursed if needed.Additional DetailsThis is a contractor position. No employee benefits are provided beyond whats stated (vacation and sick days).After successful completion of the 1-month trial, the contract may be renewed for up to a year.