RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work

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๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ United StatesContract๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 120+

About this role

What We're Researching

We're hiring an RL environment engineer to help build tool-based environments, commonly known as tool gyms, for knowledge work applications. This paid engagement focuses on creating robust simulation frameworks where models can learn to interact with complex software tools. The resulting environments will directly support advanced reinforcement learning research and training pipelines.

How It Works

You will spend approximately 20 hours per week developing and testing new tool environments. This involves writing code to simulate various knowledge work tasks, ensuring realistic and stable agent interactions. You will also participate in remote video check-ins to discuss architecture decisions and troubleshoot implementation blockers. Throughout the project, you will iterate on environment designs based on model performance and technical feedback.

Who This Is For

We are looking for specialized machine learning professionals with hands-on experience in reinforcement learning environments. We welcome RL engineers, AI researchers, simulation developers, and machine learning infrastructure specialists. Ideal candidates have previously built or maintained custom gyms and are comfortable committing to a part-time weekly schedule.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement tool-based environments for knowledge work simulations.

  • Write clean and modular code to support reinforcement learning training pipelines.

  • Troubleshoot and refine environment mechanics based on testing feedback.

  • Collaborate asynchronously and participate in remote progress check-ins.

Who Should Apply

  • Professional experience as a machine learning or reinforcement learning engineer

  • Hands-on background building custom RL environments or tool gyms

  • Ability to commit to approximately 20 hours of work per week

  • Comfortable discussing technical architecture and implementation strategies

Compensation

$120 per hour

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About Terac

Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets.

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Learn more at terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work role at terac?
The listed salary for this RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work position at terac is USD 120+. This is a remote Contract role.
Is the RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work job at terac remote?
Yes, this RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work position at terac is remote, with team members based in United States. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work role at terac full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work role in the Participant Recruitment department at terac.
Which team or department does the RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work at terac belong to?
This RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work position is part of the Participant Recruitment department at terac. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work job at terac posted?
This RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work position at terac was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
RL Environment Engineers: Building Tool Gyms For Knowledge Work
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