Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions - Remote

YO AI Labs
  • Washington D.C., DC
  • Remote
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions

    Role Type: Contractor
    Location: Remote

    Seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to open-source development projects supporting AI training. You'll work on real-world codebases involving feature development, debugging, refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience is required.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement features in existing open-source projects.
    • Fix complex bugs and improve code reliability.
    • Refactor legacy code for better performance, scalability, and readability.
    • Apply algorithms and efficient problem-solving techniques.
    • Review and validate code against project standards.
    • Collaborate with remote contributors and document technical solutions.
    • Provide clear technical explanations of implementations.

    Required Skills

    • Python 3
    • Java
    • Rust
    • C++
    • TypeScript
    • Algorithms & Problem Solving
    • Bug Fixing
    • Feature Implementation
    • Codebase Refactoring
    • Performance Optimization

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Strong proficiency in at least two programming languages.
    • Experience contributing to open-source projects.
    • Background in competitive programming or complex algorithmic problem solving.
    • Strong code review, documentation, and communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

    Compensation

    Output-based: Payment is provided per completed task that meets project requirements. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

    Start Timeline

    Roles are typically filled within 48 hours. Selected candidates should be ready to begin within 24–48 hours after onboarding.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington D.C., DC (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Algorithmsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Open Sourceunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Refactoringunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched

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