Open Source Software Engineer for Applied Projects

Role Overview Design and execute evaluations that measure code quality and system behavior across major open-source languages and repositories, build reliable test suites, analyze real-world usage patterns, and deliver clear findings to research teams to drive improvements at scale. Key Responsibilities Design and oversee the creation of evaluations for a wide range of coding tasks across multiple languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C. Develop test cases and test suites that accurately assess system performance in diverse engineering scenarios. Analyze system behavior on real-world user use cases to identify strengths, failure modes, and areas for improvement. Document and communicate evaluation results clearly to the research team to inform development and optimization. Qualifications Strong public open-source presence, for example on GitHub or a similar platform, with frequent, high-quality contributions to leading projects in the last 12 months. Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript. Deep familiarity with widely used libraries, frameworks, and tools in your language or languages of choice. Excellent understanding of software architecture, performance tuning, and scalable code patterns. Experience collaborating in distributed, asynchronous teams and contributing to open-source governance workflows. Comfortable using Git and CI/CD systems. Ability to identify opportunities for contribution and to execute improvements with minimal oversight. Work Terms Remote role, engaged on an hourly basis. Compensation 100 - 150 hourly Eligibility Candidates must demonstrate recent, high-quality open-source contributions as part of their qualifications. No other specific work authorization or sponsorship details are provided.