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Software Engineer (Contractor)

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Coder is on a mission to build enterprise software that makes software developers’ lives easier and keeps them in flow. Across our portfolio, we have over 90,000 GitHub stars and support developers at leading tech firms like Discord, Square, and Mercedes-Benz.

We are looking for a contractor passionate about improving developer experience to help us evolve our VS Code extension. You’ll work closely with our engineering teams to enhance the integration with our core product, focusing on feature development, extension architecture, and usability.

This is a contract position and up to 40 hours/week may be needed initially. However, we expect the scope to taper down to part-time after a few months.

What you'll do here

Contribute directly to the development of our open-source VS Code extension by writing high-quality code, shaping its architecture, and driving technical decisions that improve integration with our core product
Write clear, developer-friendly documentation and improve the structure of our open-source VS Code extension repository to support both internal engineering teams and external users
Work alongside Customer Success teams to support Coder’s enterprise user base

What we're looking for

Currently based in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, or Poland
3+ years of full-stack experience writing code in a professional setting
Strong proficiency in TypeScript - this is a front-end heavy position
Some experience with Go and shell scripting
An OSS presence - GitHub, GitLab, etc.
Familiarity with different operating systems
Understanding of networking fundamentals: IP, TCP, TLS, SSH, & HTTP
Experience maintaining libraries or plugins, particularly those that are open-source

Interview Process

We believe that the interview process should be consistent and enjoyable. We value your time and hope to get through the interview process in two to three weeks if schedules allow. During this time, you will be able to meet a mix of individual contributors, managers, and leadership.

Coder is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer (Contractor), Coder

Coder is on the lookout for an innovative and enthusiastic Software Engineer (Contractor) to join our mission of building enterprise software that makes life easier for software developers. With over 90,000 GitHub stars under our belt and support from leading tech firms like Discord, Square, and Mercedes-Benz, we need a contractor who is passionate about enhancing developer experience. In this role, you will work closely with our engineering teams to evolve our popular VS Code extension. Your contributions will include everything from feature development to improving the extension’s architecture and usability. Expect to write high-quality code, and clearly document your work to help your fellow engineers and external users. This position will initially require up to 40 hours a week but is expected to move to a part-time commitment as the project progresses. To succeed here, you should have at least 3 years of full-stack experience with a strong focus on TypeScript, as this role is heavily front-end oriented. You’ll also need some experience with Go and shell scripting, and a solid understanding of networking fundamentals. If you have an open-source presence and a love for coding, we want to hear from you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Software Engineer (Contractor) at Coder?

As a Software Engineer (Contractor) at Coder, your primary responsibilities include directly contributing to the development of our open-source VS Code extension by writing high-quality code, shaping its architecture, and making technical decisions that enhance its integration with our core product. Additionally, you'll be tasked with writing clear documentation and supporting our Customer Success teams for enterprise user interactions.