YO
Software Engineer - Open Source Contributions - Remote
YO AI Labs
Full Job Description
Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to open-source development projects supporting AI training. You'll work on real-world codebases involving feature development, debugging, refactoring, and performance optimization. No prior AI experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement features in existing open-source projects.
• Fix complex bugs and improve code reliability.
• Refactor legacy code for better performance, scalability, and readability.
• Apply algorithms and efficient problem-solving techniques.
• Review and validate code against project standards.
• Collaborate with remote contributors and document technical solutions.
• Provide clear technical explanations of implementations.
Required Skills
• Python 3
• Java
• Rust
• C++
• TypeScript
• Algorithms & Problem Solving
• Bug Fixing
• Feature Implementation
• Codebase Refactoring
• Performance Optimization
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in at least two programming languages.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Background in competitive programming or complex algorithmic problem solving.
• Strong code review, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Compensation
Output-based: Payment is provided per completed task that meets project requirements. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.
Start Timeline
Roles are typically filled within 48 hours . Selected candidates should be ready to begin within 24–48 hours after onboarding .
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.


