Senior Open Source Software Engineer (Remote | $150-$300/hr)

Open Source GitHub Maintainer

Position: Open Source GitHub Maintainer

Type: Contractor (15 hours/week)

Compensation: $150–$300/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers and Open Source Maintainers to support an AI training and evaluation project. You’ll review LLM-generated code patches for repositories you maintain and provide expert technical assessments.

No prior AI experience is required — your open-source and software engineering expertise is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate LLM-generated code patches and provide detailed technical feedback.
• Provide written justifications and assessments for reviewed patches.
• Conduct peer reviews of work submitted by other technical experts.
• Assess code quality, correctness, maintainability, and alignment with repository standards.

Required Qualifications

• Clear and demonstrable open-source contributions through GitHub, GitLab, or similar platforms.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to open-source repositories .
• Strong software engineering experience with one or more of C++, Java, TypeScript, Rust, Golang, Python, or C .
• Experience reviewing code submitted by other contributors.
• Strong written communication and technical judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience as an open-source repository maintainer .
• Experience managing contributor submissions and conducting code reviews .
• Active GitHub or GitLab profile showcasing substantial open-source work.

Compensation

• $150–$300/hour equivalent.
• Independent contractor engagement.
• 15 hours/week with a flexible schedule.
• Compensation is output-based and paid per completed task meeting project requirements.
• Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

Application Process

1. Complete the application and screening questions.
2. Complete an approximately 10-minute AI interview.
3. Proceed through hiring manager review.
4. Begin your first tasks within 24–48 hours of onboarding if selected.