GitHub Contributor

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology organization seeking GitHub Contributors for a contract engagement. This is a remote, part-time role requiring approximately 15 hours per week. You'll leverage your software engineering expertise to create reinforcement learning environments that test AI model capabilities across complex coding challenges including bug fixes, feature development, refactoring, and performance optimization.

Our talent team is looking for senior-level engineers with demonstrable open source contributions on platforms like GitHub or GitLab, particularly in languages such as C++, Python, Java, GoLang, TypeScript, or Rust. No prior AI experience is required—your domain expertise in software engineering is what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Contribute expert-level code samples, debugging strategies, and development insights in Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects and performance bottlenecks across diverse codebases
• Implement robust new features with attention to scalability, maintainability, and software best practices
• Refactor and optimize legacy code to improve clarity, efficiency, and long-term reliability
• Create reproducible environments and golden reference solutions for complex software engineering problems
• Document technical reasoning, solution approaches, and code decisions to enhance training data quality
• Review and validate peer-contributed code and technical submissions for accuracy and clarity

What We're Looking For

• Significant hands-on expertise in at least one of the following: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
• Proven ability to debug complex systems, resolve bugs, and deliver effective optimizations
• Experience with large codebase refactoring and legacy system modernization
• Track record of delivering high-impact features from conception through delivery within cross-functional projects
• Strong documentation and communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Active open source profile on GitHub or GitLab demonstrating quality contributions
• Interest in or curiosity about AI and its technical challenges (previous AI experience not required)

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai by completing our screening questions and AI interview (approximately 30 minutes). Our recruiters will review your profile and may request a technical assessment. Qualified candidates are then submitted to our client for hiring manager review. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to protect your candidacy.

Our client typically fills roles within 48 hours and expects selected candidates to begin onboarding and start their first tasks within 24–48 hours of offer acceptance. This is an output-based compensation model where you are paid per task that meets project specifications. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on output and task completion rates.

Equal Opportunity
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