Ask HN: Does your company offer part-time programming roles?

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There's contractors for that, but it goes through something like Toptal.
Yes, for someone who contribute a very high level while being part-time. As a manager, I’m just looking to move the needle.
FYI, a part time job for a programmer is a bad deal for the programmer. Programming is a variable output profession. It's very hard to produce at a high level all the time since you have to solve very different problems on a regular basis. Managers will be expecting an X level of output from you as a part time programmer but you will have less time to think about the solution so to make-up for it you'll be working additional hours for free.

If you want part time look into contracting for defined projects. It's better for every one involved.