GitHub Specialist | $120/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Mercor Position: Open Source Developer Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $90–$120 per hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous Duration: Short-term, with potential for extension based on performance Role Responsibilities • Review, maintain, and troubleshoot live open-source repositories. • Perform deep Git operations and help resolve repository issues without data loss. • Conduct code reviews, validate pull requests, and ensure high-quality contributions to the repository. • Debug repository states and fix broken histories. • Write and review documentation for repository maintenance, including changelogs and troubleshooting guides. • Collaborate with other engineers and developers to improve the codebase and address issues as they arise. • Support AI/LLM evaluation (if applicable) by contributing to the review of model output related to open-source projects. Ideal Qualifications • Strong experience in open-source, backend, or DevOps roles. • Demonstrated history of contributions to GitHub, GitLab, or other OSS platforms. • Strong proficiency in Git and understanding of advanced Git operations. • Experience debugging and troubleshooting live repositories and managing large-scale data operations. • Knowledge of AI/LLM evaluation (a bonus). • Excellent communication skills and the ability to document and explain technical problems clearly. • Familiarity with open-source community practices and contribution standards. Application Process (Takes 20 min) 1. Upload resume. 1. AI interview based on your resume (15 min). 1. Submit form.