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Open Source GitHub Maintainer (Remote) | $150–$300/Hour | Contractor

This remote Open Source GitHub Maintainer job is designed for experienced software engineers with demonstrated open source contributions and repository maintenance experience. The contractor role involves reviewing AI-generated code patches, assessing their quality, documenting technical feedback, and participating in peer reviews.

PROJECT DETAILS

This project is designed for experienced software engineers who maintain or contribute to open source repositories and can evaluate code across languages such as C++, Java, TypeScript, Rust, Go, Python, and C. The work applies software engineering judgment to real repository changes and supports the development and evaluation of AI systems.

The position is a contractor role requiring approximately 15 hours per week and is open globally with a flexible schedule. Applicants should maintain consistent activity and confirm location, onboarding, availability, and project requirements during the hiring process. Explore more remote WFA jobs for additional work-from-anywhere opportunities.

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JOB INFORMATION

  • Responsibilities: Review code patches generated by large language models, assess technical quality, provide written reasoning for evaluations, and conduct peer reviews of submissions from other technical contributors.

  • Qualifications: Demonstrated experience maintaining an open source repository, reviewing contributions, and providing clear technical assessments. Applicants should have a public profile such as GitHub or GitLab that demonstrates relevant open source work.

  • Technical Skills: GitHub, C++, Java, TypeScript, Rust, Golang, Python, and C. Strong code-review and software engineering judgment are important for the role.

  • Language and Schedule: The schedule is flexible, with work possible on any day or at any time as long as there is ongoing project activity. Applicants should confirm any communication and scheduling requirements during onboarding.

  • Contract Type: Contractor, approximately 15 hours per week. The Open Source GitHub Maintainer Remote position uses an output-based task structure rather than a fixed hourly workload.

COMPENSATION

The stated compensation is $150–$300 per hour, with 10 openings available. Payment is output-based, with compensation determined by tasks that meet the project's requirements; the payment cycle and method should be confirmed during the application and onboarding process.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is suited to senior software engineers and experienced open source maintainers who have a verifiable history of contributing to or maintaining repositories. Candidates should be comfortable analyzing code changes, identifying technical issues, and explaining their assessments in clear written form.

Previous experience with AI evaluation, LLM-generated code review, data annotation, RLHF, or rubric-based grading is useful if available, but it is not required. The primary requirement is strong domain knowledge and demonstrated software engineering or open source experience.

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HOW TO APPLY

  1. Review the role requirements, including the open source contribution and technical experience expectations.

  2. Prepare relevant experience and a public GitHub or GitLab profile that demonstrates open source work and repository contributions.

  3. Submit an application via APPLY HERE and confirm the project details during the hiring process.

FAQ

Is previous open source experience required?

Yes. The project specifically seeks candidates with demonstrated open source repository maintenance or contribution experience and a public profile showing relevant work.

Is a degree necessary?

A degree requirement is not specified in the available listing. Relevant software engineering expertise and documented open source experience are the primary stated qualifications.

How many openings are available?

There are 10 openings listed for the Open Source GitHub Maintainer contractor role.

CLOSING

This opportunity is intended for experienced software engineers and open source contributors who can review AI-generated code patches, explain technical decisions, and participate in structured peer review work. The contractor position is remote, globally open, and structured around approximately 15 hours of weekly project activity.

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