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Position
Software Developer (Active Open Source Github Contributor)
Partner
Crossing Hurdles
Type
Hourly contract
Compensation
$120–$150 per hour
Location
Remote
Duration
Open-ended engagement with potential for long‑term collaboration
Commitment
10‑40 hours / week
Role Responsibilities
- Analyze and resolve software issues drawn from large open‑source codebases.
- Write, test, and validate code solutions that address specific bugs or system inefficiencies.
- Implement and refine APIs, database structures, and backend components supporting AI workflows.
- Configure local development environments to replicate and investigate complex issues.
Requirements
Strong professional software engineering experience in a fast‑paced or technically demanding environment.Proven contribution history to one or more of the following open‑source repositories (will be validated) :astropy / astropydjango / djangomatplotlib / matplotlibpytest-dev / pytestsphinx-doc / sphinxsympy / sympyAdvanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing.Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems.Application process (takes 20 min)
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