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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Our Client, Mercor is seeking experienced software engineers to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues derived from major open-source repositories through hands-on coding, debugging, and validation. It’s an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to cutting-edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.

Key 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

Ideal Qualifications
- 1+ years of 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 is a must:

-- astropy/astropy
-- django/django
-- matplotlib/matplotlib
-- pytest-dev/pytest
-- scikit-learn/scikit-learn
-- sphinx-doc/sphinx
-- sympy/sympy

- Advanced proficiency in Python, API development, and structured testing
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in debugging complex systems
- Residency in one of the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

More About the Opportunity
- Fully remote and asynchronous — complete work on your own schedule
- Expected workload: 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours
- Duration: open-ended engagement with potential for long-term collaboration
- Project start date: mid to late October (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Compensation & Contract Terms
- Independent contractor engagement through Mercor
- Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods

Application Process
- Submit your resume and include links to your GitHub profile and relevant repository contributions
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps
- Typical response time: within one week of submission

About Mercor
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across domains like engineering, research, law, and creative services have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects
- We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Please follow the steps to apply, by clicking on the application link - [login to view URL]
Please note, you will not be awarded thix project on freelancer if you have not reached acceptance levels with Mercor." (client-provided description)