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Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions
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Role Title: Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
The company is engaging Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions experts to participate in an impactful customer project focused on high-quality, open source software development. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Develop, implement, and refine new features within existing open source codebases using Python3, Java, Rust, C++, and Typescript.
- Analyze and resolve complex bugs, ensuring robust and maintainable solutions that align with project standards.
- Refactor and optimize legacy code to enhance performance, readability, and scalability.
- Contribute to code validation processes, focusing on accuracy, output consistency, and best coding practices.
- Utilize advanced algorithms and competitive programming techniques to conceptualize and deliver efficient solutions for intricate problems.
- Collaborate remotely with other contributors to review proposed changes and maintain project documentation.
- Deliver clear, concise technical write-ups to articulate solution design and implementation details.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert-level proficiency in at least two of the following: Python, C++, Java, Rust, Typescript, Go, or C#.
- Extensive experience in open source contributions, particularly in feature development, bug fixing, and codebase refactoring.
- Demonstrated expertise in competitive programming and complex coding problem analysis.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret multifaceted problem constraints and identify multiple solution pathways.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear, precise technical documentation and peer collaboration.
- Meticulous attention to detail in code review, validation, and maintenance.
- Comfort working independently in a remote, collaborative environment with a commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code under project deadlines.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
Skills
- Typescript
- Rust
- JAVA
- Basics C++
- Python3
- Performance optimization
- Algorithms
- Bug fixing
- Feature implementation
- Codebase refactoring
This role at a glance
At $50–$100/hr, the Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions role comes to about $4,330–$8,670 a month for 20 hours a week, or $8,670–$17,330 a month full time — roughly $104,000–$208,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 1 day ago. Software & IT roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 45 days before closing, counted over the 53 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$4,330–$8,670
a month, before tax
Full time
$8,670–$17,330
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$104,000–$208,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
1 day
Software & IT roles here close after about 45 days, counted over 53 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $50–$100/hr. Across the 32 hourly software & it roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $50 to $100 an hour, and published rates range from $20 to $170. Its top rate of $100 sits within the category's median range.
This role
$50–$100/hr
Software & IT median
$50–$100/hr · full spread $20 to $170
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Algorithms$50–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $120/hr
- Bug fixing$50–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $120/hr
- Codebase refactoring$50–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $120/hr
- Feature implementation$50–$100/hr median
9 open roles · up to $120/hr
- Performance optimization$40–$100/hr median
10 open roles · up to $120/hr
- Python3$50–$100/hr median
11 open roles · up to $150/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions role pay?
It pays $50–$100/hr, which is about $8,670–$17,330 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions role ask for?
The posting asks for Typescript, Rust, JAVA, Basics C++, Python3 and Performance optimization. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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