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Open Source Software Engineer for Applied Projects

$100 - $150 per hour

SaidGig

Join a dynamic team as an Open Source Applied Engineer, where you will leverage your programming expertise to contribute to impactful projects that reach a global audience. This role is perfect for engineers who possess a solid understanding of core programming principles and have a history of delivering high-quality contributions to prominent open-source repositories. Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and oversee the creation of evaluations for a wide range of coding tasks across multiple languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C.
  • Develop test cases to accurately assess system performance in diverse engineering scenarios.
  • Analyze system behavior on real-world user use cases to uncover strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Communicate evaluation results effectively to the research team to support continued development and optimization.
You''re a great fit if you have:
  • A strong GitHub (or similar) presence with frequent, high-quality contributions to top open-source projects in the last 12 months.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
  • Deep familiarity with widely-used libraries, frameworks, and tools in your language(s) of choice.
  • Excellent understanding of software architecture, performance tuning, and scalable code patterns.
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience working within distributed, asynchronous teams.
  • Confidence in independently identifying areas for contribution and executing improvements with minimal oversight.
  • Comfortable using Git, CI/CD systems, and participating in open-source governance workflows.
Work Terms:

This position is remote and offered on an hourly basis.

Compensation:

The hourly rate ranges from $100 to $150.

Eligibility:

Open to candidates with the required expertise and experience, regardless of location.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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