Open Source Applied Engineer (Remote/WFH)

ELI VENTURES; Remote; SGD 77,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI lab is looking for an Open Source Contributor to work on a project-based, remote opportunity. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript, and a proven track record of open-source contributions. Responsibilities include designing evaluations for coding tasks, analyzing system behavior, and collaborating with research teams. This role is perfect for highly experienced contributors with deep knowledge of programming languages and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Frequent, high-quality contributions to open-source in the last 12 months.
• Expertise in at least one major programming language such as Python, Java, or C.
• Understanding of software architecture and clean design principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design evaluations for coding tasks.
• Develop test cases to measure system performance.
• Analyze system behavior for weaknesses and improvements.

Skills

Open-source contributions

Python

Java

C

JavaScript

TypeScript

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Company: Mercor
Employment Type: Project-Based / Remote / WFH

Application Method:
👉 Apply via link:
https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABlzI3p6G_LDaGWuNNEa6l?referralCode=771e9026-c486-4610-82ae-7bb54f341df5&utm_source=share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=job_referral

About Mercor

Mercor is currently hiring an Open Source Contributor (Engineering – Multiple Languages) on behalf of a leading AI lab. This is a high-impact role ideal for engineers with strong programming fundamentals and a proven track record of meaningful contributions to major open-source projects.

1. Role Overview

You will collaborate with research and engineering teams to design engineering evaluations, develop test frameworks, and analyze system performance across real-world coding scenarios. Your work will directly influence next-generation AI systems by helping benchmark, stress-test, and improve model capabilities across major programming languages.

This is a flexible, remote, project-based opportunity for highly experienced open-source contributors.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop evaluations for a wide range of coding tasks across Python, Java, C, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related ecosystems.

• Create comprehensive test cases to accurately measure system performance in practical engineering contexts.

• Analyze real-world system behavior to identify weaknesses, edge cases, and improvement opportunities.

• Communicate results clearly to research teams to support ongoing model development.

• Contribute to workflows within distributed, asynchronous engineering teams.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Strong GitHub (or similar) presence with frequent, high-quality open-source contributions in the last 12 months.

• Expertise in at least one major language: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

• Deep knowledge of commonly used libraries, frameworks, and toolchains in your primary language(s).

• Strong understanding of software architecture, clean design principles, and performance optimization.

• Experience collaborating in open-source communities and distributed development environments.

• Ability to independently identify meaningful areas for contribution and deliver improvements with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source governance processes.

4. Application Process

• Apply through the referral link below and register an account.

• You may be asked to complete a short technical or coding-based assessment.

• Successful applicants will be contacted with next steps within a few days.

👉 Apply here: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABlzI3p6G_LDaGWuNNEa6l?referralCode=771e9026-c486-4610-82ae-7bb54f341df5&utm_source=share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=job_referral

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