Remote Open-Source Software Engineer — Build & Refactor

Appsierra Group; American Samoa; On-site; USD 104,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Appsierra Group is seeking a Software Engineer for Open Source Contributions on a remote contract. You will work on an AI training project, implementing features in open-source codebases across Python, C++, Rust, and more.

Strong debugging, refactoring, and documentation skills are essential to succeed in this distributed team. Applicants should have proven open-source experience, deep knowledge of algorithms, and the ability to deliver high-quality, production-ready code within project

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in at least two relevant programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, TypeScript, Go or C#.
• Extensive practical experience contributing to open-source software.
• Demonstrated experience with feature development, bug fixing, debugging, and codebase refactoring.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and complex programming problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine features within established open-source codebases.
• Work across languages such as Python, C++, Rust, TypeScript, Go, or C#.
• Investigate and resolve complex bugs while maintaining project standards and code quality.
• Refactor existing or legacy code to improve performance, readability, maintainability, and scalability.
• Validate code and solutions for correctness, consistency, reliability, and adherence to established development practices.
• Apply algorithms and competitive programming techniques to solve complex engineering problems efficiently.
• Review proposed changes and collaborate remotely with other contributors.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation associated with implementations and changes.
• Produce clear technical write-ups explaining solution design, implementation decisions, and relevant trade-offs.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Open source contributions

Job description

Appsierra Group is seeking a Software Engineer for Open Source Contributions on a remote contract. You will work on an AI training project, implementing features in open-source codebases across Python, C++, Rust, and more.

Strong debugging, refactoring, and documentation skills are essential to succeed in this distributed team. Applicants should have proven open-source experience, deep knowledge of algorithms, and the ability to deliver high-quality, production-ready code within project