Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions - Remote

YO AI Labs; Valparaíso; A distancia; CLP 12.902.000 - 34.405.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to open-source projects supporting AI training. You will develop features, fix bugs, and refactor code across Python, Java, Rust, C++, and TypeScript in a remote, contractor role.

Strong problem-solving and communication are essential; prior OSS contributions and the ability to work independently online are highly valued. The role emphasizes results-based tasks and rapid onboarding.

Formación

• Proven experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Ability to work remotely and independently in English.
• Strong problem-solving and code review skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Python 3

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms & Problem Solving

Bug Fixing

Feature Implementation

Codebase Refactoring

Performance Optimization

Descripción del empleo

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.