Software Engineering Expert

up to $100/hr

source wording: “$50 - $100/hr”

Platform: AfterQuery
Category: Coding & software eval
Eligibility: Worldwide
Freshness: posted 3mo ago · seen live 36 min ago

What this role asks for

10–20 hrs/week
Full-time
1+ yrs experience
Bachelor's

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10–20 hrs/week: “…on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to…”
Full-time: “…- 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role - Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and…”
1+ yrs experience: “…is a remote, project-based role for software engineers with 1–3 years of professional experience. You will complete tasks spanning software development, debugging, code review, and…”
Bachelor's: “…including data structures, algorithms, and system design - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or…”

The role, as AfterQuery describes it

This is a remote, project-based role for software engineers with 1–3 years of professional experience. You will complete tasks spanning software development, debugging, code review, and technical implementation across a variety of stacks and applications. Work is over the next 2–3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to real-world engineering problems, and a strong addition to your professional portfolio.

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Responsibilities - Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across a variety of projects and technology stacks - Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases for performance, maintainability, and scalability - Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive technical feedback - Collaborate asynchronously on technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans - Document code, APIs, and technical approaches clearly and reproducibly

Required qualifications - 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role - Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its associated ecosystem - Demonstrated ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes - Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and system design - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred qualifications - Experience working across multiple layers of the stack — frontend, backend, APIs, or infrastructure - Familiarity with version control workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, or similar) - Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar) - Background in contributing to open source projects or building personal software projects independently

Why apply - Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful engineering challenges - Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart - Portfolio Building – Gain experience solving complex, real-world software engineering problems across diverse codebases - Professional Growth – Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging development tasks spanning multiple domains and technologies

Employment type: Contract Time commitment: 10 hours/week Location: Remote

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Software Engineering Expert

The role, as AfterQuery describes it

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