Software Developer, Must Own MacBook

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $50 - $60 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

👻 Ghost score 11%

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📋 Description

• Complete and narrate real software development tasks on a Mac • Build, debug, refactor, and review code • Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models • Work through real development workflows to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models • Submit a resume and complete a 3-minute AI interviewer conversation • Complete a brief paid assessment • Receive follow-up communication regarding application status and next steps

🎯 Requirements

• 2-3 years of professional coding experience, or currently enrolled postgraduate Computer Science student • Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher • Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered • Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Java, or Go • Comfortable with developer tools on macOS, including VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, Git, and package managers • Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelors from a prestigious institution • Ability to clearly explain reasoning while working • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be able to work as an independent contractor • H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid assessment • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise • Flexible schedule • Fully remote work • Competitive pay • Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance • Reasonable accommodations upon request • Earn up to $240 for each successful referral (referral limits apply)

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