Remote Software Engineer - Open Source & AI Training

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Software Engineer for Open Source Contributions on a remote contract. You will work across Python, C++, Java, Rust, and Typescript to develop features, fix bugs, and refactor legacy code. The role emphasizes high-quality, well-documented code and collaboration with a global team.

Applicants should have strong open source experience, competitive programming skills, and excellent communication. This is a 100% remote contractor role with flexible, task-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in at least two of Python, C++, Java, Rust, Typescript, Go or C#.
• Extensive open source contributions, especially in feature development, bug fixing, and refactoring.
• Strong problem-analysis and competitive programming experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and collaboration.
• Attention to detail in code review, validation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine new features in open source codebases using Python3, Java, Rust, C++, and Typescript.
• Analyze and resolve complex bugs to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.
• Refactor and optimize legacy code for performance and readability.
• Contribute to code validation processes with focus on accuracy and best practices.
• Utilize advanced algorithms and competitive programming to deliver efficient solutions.
• Collaborate remotely with contributors to review changes and maintain docs.
• Deliver clear technical write-ups detailing design and implementation.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Typescript

Go

C#

Git

GitHub

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

Zekai is seeking a Software Engineer for Open Source Contributions on a remote contract. You will work across Python, C++, Java, Rust, and Typescript to develop features, fix bugs, and refactor legacy code. The role emphasizes high-quality, well-documented code and collaboration with a global team.

Applicants should have strong open source experience, competitive programming skills, and excellent communication. This is a 100% remote contractor role with flexible, task-based compensation.