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Job details

Pay

$50–$100 USD/hr

equivalent, paid per accepted task

Engagement

Contract, part-time

Location

Remote

52 countries

Posted

Nov 10, 2026

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The work

You will contribute to existing open source codebases that support AI training work. The role focuses on reliable software development, careful validation, and clear technical explanations.

  • Develop, implement, and refine features in existing open source projects.
  • Analyze complex bugs and deliver maintainable fixes that follow project standards.
  • Refactor and optimize legacy code to improve performance, readability, and scalability.
  • Use advanced algorithms and competitive programming techniques to solve difficult coding problems.
  • Validate code and outputs for accuracy and consistency.
  • Review proposed changes with other contributors and maintain technical documentation.
  • Write concise explanations of solution design and implementation decisions.

Requirements

The work is open to candidates in the listed countries across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

  • Time commitment: less than 20 hours per week.
  • Language: fluent English for code review, documentation, and technical communication.
  • Expert-level proficiency in at least two relevant programming languages, including Python, C++, Java, Rust, TypeScript, Go, or C#.
  • Extensive open source contribution experience in feature development, bug fixing, or codebase refactoring.
  • Ability to analyze complex coding problems and apply competitive programming techniques.
  • Strong attention to detail in code review, validation, maintenance, and documentation.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, independent work habits, and the ability to deliver well-documented code under project deadlines.
  • Skills: Python3, JAVA, Rust, Algorithms, Basics C++, Typescript, bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, performance optimization

Open to applicants in

  • Algeria
  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Denmark
  • Egypt
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palestine
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Tunisia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vietnam

How to apply

  1. Press Apply now. You create a free OpenTrain account and add your resume.
  2. Finish your application on the hiring company's site. The company decides who it hires, so it runs its own form. It asks for your resume again, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number and answers to 7 screening questions.
  3. Take a short AI interview.

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