Software Engineer | $110/hr Remote

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Position Details

Position: Systems Software Engineer (C++/Rust)
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $65–$110/hour (base rate), with median average pay of $200/hour inclusive of bonuses
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 month
Commitment: Part-time, 10–40 hours per week, fully remote and asynchronous

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Develop and validate coding benchmarks in C++ or Rust with emphasis on object-oriented design principles
• Curate tasks, solutions, and test suites from real-world systems code repositories
• Ensure benchmarks include robust unit and integration tests for accurate solution verification
• Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code to ensure reliability and reproducibility
• Provide structured feedback on solution clarity and adherence to systems engineering best practices

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong experience as a systems engineer at a top-tier tech company or U.S. national lab
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Rust programming languages
• Experience with debugging, testing, and validating low-level or performance-critical applications
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate technical reasoning

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
• Submit form