Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Xperteez Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R444,000 – R592,000 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role Title:Junior Software Engineer

Role Type:Contractor

Location:Remote

About the Role: we are partnering with a leading AI lab to hire junior software engineers from top companies. You'll evaluate AI-generated code, create challenging engineering problems, and help push model performance on real-world software tasks.

Required Skills
* System Design

System Design
* Code Review

Code Review
* Debugging

Debugging
* Algorithms

Algorithms
* Data Structures

Data Structures
* Software Architecture

Software Architecture

Scope of Work
* Evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, quality, and design
Evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, quality, and design
* Write challenging coding problems, reference solutions, and test cases
Write challenging coding problems, reference solutions, and test cases
* Review model reasoning on architecture, debugging, and system design
Review model reasoning on architecture, debugging, and system design
* Provide detailed technical feedback to improve model performance
Provide detailed technical feedback to improve model performance

Preferred Qualifications
* At least one year of experience as a software engineer at a top technology company, with at least part of this experience within the past 3 years
At least one year of experience as a software engineer at a top technology company, with at least part of this experience within the past 3 years
* Based in an English-speaking country

Based in an English-speaking country
* Ability to explain technical decisions clearly in writing
Ability to explain technical decisions clearly in writing

Originally posted onHimalayas

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R444,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($150/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Xperteez Technology

Xperteez Technology is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 29 open positions on Hirezar. View all Xperteez Technology jobs →

Junior Software Engineer | Remote - Contract