This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves supporting AI, data, and enterprise infrastructure projects with a leading AI research ecosystem. - Design challenging coding problems with clear input/output specifications and explicit function signatures - Develop complete mini-repositories including problem statements, reference solutions, and executable test runners - Write comprehensive unit tests covering edge cases, invalid inputs, and performance constraints - Implement clean, production-quality code aligned strictly with test expectations - Ensure repositories are fully executable with no missing dependencies or configuration issues - Maintain high standards for modular design, code clarity, and reproducibility Qualifications - 3+ years of backend development experience - Experience contributing to open-source software projects - Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Rust, C++, C, COBOL, Java, Ruby, PHP, Python, TypeScript, Go, C#, or JavaScript - Strong understanding of clean code principles, modular architecture, and performance optimisation - Experience collaborating in Git-based development environments - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) Requirements - Experience working with Docker and containerised development environments - Familiarity with CI/CD workflows such as GitHub Actions - Experience designing technical coding challenges or evaluation benchmarks - Experience contributing to large-scale open-source infrastructure projects Benefits - Contribute to globally visible open-source and AI infrastructure projects - Help design high-quality engineering benchmarks used to evaluate advanced AI systems - Work with a global network of experienced engineers and technical contributors - Flexible remote work while contributing to cutting-edge software engineering initiatives Contract Details - Independent contractor role - Fully remote with flexible scheduling - Part-time commitment (approximately 10–20 hours per week) - Competitive rates between $50–$85/hour depending on expertise - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise - Projects may extend or adjust depending on scope and performance - No access to confidential or proprietary information from employers or institutions About the Platform This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform.