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C1
Wilson Brown
Craft Digital
Stott and May
University of Southern California
Secureframe
Middesk
Garage
Taskade
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Globally renowned industry leader seeks full-stack SE to join the team. Job duties: - Technically complex full stack development - Will mainly be responsible for client-side development (Typescript) with some backend (C++). - Enhancements and modifications to 2D/3D imaging software product. - Must have clear client-sid…
View & Apply →C1.ai is building a horizontal identity platform Identity is becoming the control plane for modern companies. Every organization runs on dozens—sometimes hundreds—of systems that need to answer the same basic question: who can do what, when, and why? The old approach doesn’t hold up. It’s either IT teams duct-taping sy…
View & Apply →Software Engineer (Rust) - Series A Cybersecurity Startup | NYC A Series A cybersecurity startup is solving one of the most overlooked problems in enterprise tech: making best-in-class security accessible to all. This is a rare opportunity for a Software Engineers to join a team of under 10 engineers, own real architec…
View & Apply →The role You'll spend 75–80% of your time coding — building dashboards, integrations, voice agent backends, and API infrastructure. Within 90 days you'll be leading client builds. Within six months you'll be operating with real autonomy. This isn't a role where you execute tickets someone else wrote. You take projects …
View & Apply →Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning) | NYC We're partnering with a well-funded, early-stage AI startup that's building a product in one of the fastest-growing areas of AI. They're looking for a backend-leaning Software Engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a real impact from day one. This is …
View & Apply →Data Archive for the BRAIN Initiative (DABI) is a shared neurodata repository where researchers from over a 100 of academic institutions store, share and analyze invasive neurophysiology datasets. Building on decades of experience creating widely-used, large-scale informatics solutions in the neurosciences, in 2018, th…
View & Apply →At Secureframe , we are not just a company; we are at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity compliance. Recognized as one of the industry's most innovative and trusted providers, Secureframe has consistently received accolades for our advanced technology solutions and commitment to excellence. With a robust po…
View & Apply →About Middesk: Middesk makes it easier for businesses to work together. Since 2018, we’ve been transforming business identity verification, replacing slow, manual processes with seamless access to complete, up-to-date data. Our platform helps companies across industries confidently verify business identities, onboard c…
View & Apply →About Us Garage powers the exchange of critical assets across America’s essential industries. We started with fire departments, where purchasing mission-critical vehicles and equipment used to take months of paperwork, phone calls, and delays. Our agentic platform automates the entire transaction: discovery, payments, …
View & Apply →Taskade (YC S19) is building the unified workspace for distributed teams. Manage tasks, write notes, and video chat, in one unified tool. We reimagining the future of work, remote collaboration, and team productivity. Our mission is simple, to help teams get work done, faster and smarter. Here is our story: https://www…
View & Apply →Browse the latest freelance software engineer jobs from companies and clients hiring across the globe. This page features project-based, independent contractor, and gig opportunities for developers who prefer the flexibility and variety of freelance work.
Freelance Software Engineers work on a wide range of projects including web development, mobile apps, API integrations, cloud migrations, and custom software solutions. Clients are seeking engineers with strong skills in JavaScript, Python, React, Node.js, Java, or other modern technologies, along with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality code on time.
Freelance roles are ideal for professionals who value flexible schedules, diverse project experience, higher hourly rates, and the freedom to choose their own clients and work arrangements. Many freelancers build long-term relationships with clients or transition into consulting roles.
Our curated listings include remote and global freelance opportunities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other markets. Projects range from short-term sprints to multi-month engagements with competitive compensation.
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