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Software Engineering · Backend Development

Open Source Applied Engineer Talent Network

100–150/hr
Remote
part-time
Posted October 11, 2026
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Listing checked October 14, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor

Key details

Pay
$100–150/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
part-time
Posted
October 11, 2026

Overview

This role is part of a talent network seeking seasoned open source contributors who are deeply skilled in languages like Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript. You'll collaborate on high-impact, globally-reaching projects, focusing on designing evaluations and analyzing system performance. It's a remote, part-time opportunity for engineers who thrive in asynchronous, distributed teams and want to shape the future of coding assessments.

What You'll Do4

  • Architect and oversee the creation of coding evaluations across multiple languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C.
  • Develop test cases that rigorously assess system performance under a variety of engineering scenarios.
  • Analyze how systems behave on real-world user use cases to identify both strengths and areas needing improvement.
  • Clearly communicate evaluation results to the research team to drive ongoing development and optimization.

Requirements7

  • A strong GitHub (or equivalent) portfolio with frequent, high-quality contributions to major open-source projects within the last 12 months.
  • Expertise in at least one of: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
  • Deep familiarity with popular libraries, frameworks, and tooling in your primary language(s).
  • Solid grasp of software architecture, performance tuning, and writing scalable code.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in distributed, asynchronous teams.
  • Self-starter who can identify contribution areas and execute improvements with minimal direction.
  • Comfortable using Git, CI/CD systems, and participating in open-source governance workflows.

Who Should Apply

If you're an experienced open source contributor who loves digging into code performance, crafting evaluations, and working independently yet collaboratively, this talent network is for you. You should have a standout GitHub presence and deep language expertise, plus the drive to improve systems at scale.

Salary Insight

The role offers an hourly rate of $100–$150.

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