Remote Open Source Software Engineer – Feature Dev

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

ESR Healthcare is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to open source projects as a contractor. You will work remotely, developing features across Python, Java, Rust, C++, and TypeScript, and collaborate with a distributed team.

You will analyze bugs, refactor legacy code, and write clear technical documentation while meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality, well-documented code. This role offers flexible remote work and project-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in at least two of: Python, C++, Java, Rust, Typescript, Go, or C#.
• Extensive experience in open source contributions, particularly in feature development, bug fixing, and codebase refactoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in competitive programming and complex coding problem analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret multifaceted problem constraints and identify multiple solution pathways.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for clear technical documentation and collaboration.
• Meticulous attention to detail in code review, validation, and maintenance.
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment with a commitment to high-quality, well-documented code under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine new features within existing open source codebases using Python3, Java, Rust, C++, and Typescript.
• Analyze and resolve complex bugs, ensuring robust and maintainable solutions that align with project standards.
• Refactor and optimize legacy code to enhance performance, readability, and scalability.
• Contribute to code validation processes, focusing on accuracy, output consistency, and best coding practices.
• Utilize advanced algorithms and competitive programming techniques to conceptualize and deliver efficient solutions for intricate problems.
• Collaborate remotely with other contributors to review proposed changes and maintain project documentation.
• Deliver clear, concise technical write-ups to articulate solution design and implementation details.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Typescript

Job description

ESR Healthcare is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to open source projects as a contractor. You will work remotely, developing features across Python, Java, Rust, C++, and TypeScript, and collaborate with a distributed team.

You will analyze bugs, refactor legacy code, and write clear technical documentation while meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality, well-documented code. This role offers flexible remote work and project-based compensation.