Needs to hire 9 Freelancers Summary We're building Dream Server — an open source, self-hosted AI platform positioning itself as the Linux of Local AI. Free platform, sovereign deployment, zero dependency on Big AI. The project is cross-platform (Linux, Windows, Mac), runs on consumer and prosumer hardware, and is designed to deliver real AI infrastructure to nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. This is early-stage, high-impact open source work. We're looking for a contributor who can grow with the project. **The Stack** - Linux / Docker / systemd service orchestration - Python / AI inference (vLLM, llama.cpp, Whisper, Piper TTS) - Open WebUI, n8n, Qdrant, ComfyUI - Frontend dashboard (custom retro/CRT aesthetic) - Cross-platform deployment and hardware compatibility **What We're Looking For** - Strong Linux fundamentals and Docker experience - Familiarity with local AI inference (CUDA, ROCm, or Metal) - Frontend capability (the dashboard has a strong visual identity) - Someone who cares about sovereign, open source AI — not just the paycheck **How to Apply** Before submitting your proposal, please: 1. Fork the repo: https://github.com/Light-Heart-Labs/DreamServer 2. Spend 30–60 minutes exploring the codebase 3. In your application, tell us: where do you think you could make the most meaningful contribution, and what would you tackle first? We're not looking for the fastest applicant — we're looking for the one who gets it. Applications without repo engagement will not be considered. The most recent person we hired shipped a PR to get on our radar, quality fixes and improvements that passed audits actually moved the needle. That may seem like a lot, but it's something a bot can't fake and we all know there's a lot of that going around. Hourly contract, rate commensurate with experience. Long-term relationship for the right person.