Software Engineer (VS Code Contractor)

Coder, an innovative AI software development company, is seeking a Software Engineer contractor to enhance their VS Code extension. This role focuses on improving developer experience and product integration, requiring expertise in TypeScript and frontend development. The position offers remote work flexibility with a competitive compensation of $10,000 per month.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in evolving Coder's open-source VS Code extension, working closely with engineering teams to enhance functionality and user experience. The position requires strong technical skills in TypeScript, Go, and shell scripting, along with experience in maintaining open-source projects.

Coder's mission centers on making agentic AI a safe and integral part of software development. Their Cloud Development Environment (CDE) provides a secure, standardized platform for deploying AI coding agents alongside human developers. This creates an environment where innovation can thrive while maintaining security and compliance.

The role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that bridges AI and development tools, with responsibilities including code contribution, architecture design, documentation, and enterprise user support. The initial workload may be up to 40 hours/week, expected to reduce to part-time after several months.

The company values diversity and equal opportunity, offering a structured interview process that typically spans 2-3 weeks. This position represents an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer to impact the future of AI-assisted software development while working with a forward-thinking team in a flexible, remote environment.