Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions - Remote

YO AI Labs; Auckland; Remote; NZD 68,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to open-source projects supporting AI training. You will work remotely on real-world codebases, implementing features, debugging, and refactoring to boost performance and scalability.

Ideal candidates have strong programming skills across Python, Java, Rust, C++, and TypeScript, plus a proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize algorithms and code.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop features in existing open-source projects and contribute to AI training workflows.
• Fix complex bugs and improve code reliability.
• Refactor legacy code for performance and readability.
• Review code against project standards and document solutions.
• Collaborate with remote contributors and provide clear technical explanations.

Skills

Python 3

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms

Bug Fixing

Feature Implementation

Refactoring

Perf Optimization

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.