Software Engineer (Part-Time Contract, Interview-Based Selection)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Software Engineer to work with us on a part-time, contract basis.
Projects are assigned after technical interviews and discussions, allowing both sides to assess fit before starting work.

This role is ideal for engineers who are comfortable demonstrating their skills in interviews and prefer project-based or ongoing contract work rather than a traditional full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical interviews and solution discussions as part of project selection
• Work on assigned software projects after successful interviews
  
• Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders
  
• Design, implement, and maintain software components
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  
• Communicate progress and technical decisions clearly

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong fundamentals in: * Software design and architecture * Backend and/or frontend development * Debugging and problem-solving
• Comfortable discussing past projects and technical decisions in interviews
• Experience working remotely as a contractor or freelancer
• Ability to manage part-time workloads across multiple projects

Nice to Have

• Experience working on project-based contracts
• Familiarity with startup or fast-moving teams
• Experience across multiple tech stacks
• Strong communication skills during technical discussions

Work Arrangement

• Part-time contract role
• Fully remote
• Projects assigned after technical interviews
• Flexible schedule depending on project needs

Compensation

• Hourly contract rate
• Typical range: $50–90/hour, depending on experience and project scope
• Paid monthly or per project milestone