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Software Developer (Active Open Source GitHub Contributor) Hourly Contract | Remote US | $120 –$150 per hour 1. Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research laboratory to engage experienced software engineers in advancing research infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and resolving real-world issues from major open-source repositories, involving hands-on coding, debugging, and validation. As a contributor, you’ll work directly with production-level open-source codebases to enhance AI system reliability and efficiency. This is a remote, flexible, and high-impact opportunity for engineers passionate about open-source collaboration, deep technical problem-solving, and advancing AI through practical software development. 2. Key Responsibilities • Analyze, debug, and resolve software issues from large open-source repositories. • Write, test, and validate code solutions addressing bugs, architectural challenges, or system inefficiencies. • Implement and optimize APIs, database schemas, and backend components supporting AI workflows. • Configure local and containerized development environments to reproduce and investigate complex software behaviors. • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to provide technical insights and validated code improvements. 3. Ideal Qualifications • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a technically demanding environment. • Verified contribution history to one or more major open-source repositories (required). We will validate contributions to: • astropy/astropy • django/django • matplotlib/matplotlib • pytest-dev/pytest • scikit-learn/scikit-learn • sphinx-doc/sphinx • sympy/sympy • Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing frameworks. • Strong background in code debugging, version control (Git/GitHub), and CI/CD environments. • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills. • Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in investigating complex, multi-layered systems. • Residency in one of the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. 4. More About the Opportunity • Work Type: Fully remote and asynchronous — manage your own schedule and workflow. • Workload: Typically 20–30 hours per week, with the flexibility to scale up to 40 hours. • Duration: Open-ended engagement with the potential for long-term collaboration. • Start Date: Mid to late October; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 5. Compensation & Contract Terms • Hourly Rate: $120–$150 USD/hour (based on experience and contribution quality). • Classification: Independent Contractor. • Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect for services rendered. • Structure: Contractors maintain full autonomy over work hours, tools, and development methods. 6. Application Process • Submit your resume and GitHub profile link. • Include direct links to recent open-source contributions (commits, PRs, or issues). • Applications are reviewed continuously; shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps. • Typical response time: within one week of submission. ⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡ job perk: Posted At: 2 days ago, job perk: Salary: 120–150 an hour, job perk: Work From Home: True, job perk: Schedule Type: Contractor