Software Engineer (GitHub Contributor)
micro1 · Engineering · 29d ago
$104k – $208k
per year
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
“Location: Anywhere in the world, remote”
- Async-first
- The listing doesn't promise async-first working.
- Contractor / B2B
- Engaged as a remote contractor paid on an output-based per-task basis.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this contractor role, you will design and implement realistic coding tasks, feature additions, bug fixes, and deterministic verifiers to test and evaluate AI reasoning. You will provide golden reference solutions and expert code in languages such as Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript, alongside clear documentation of technical reasoning to improve AI training data quality.
What you'll do
- Build reproducible Reinforcement Learning environments and deterministic verifiers to test AI code fixing, refactoring, and feature implementation.
- Contribute expert-level code samples, debugging strategies, and golden reference solutions across languages like Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex defects and system performance bottlenecks across diverse codebases.
- Refactor and modernize legacy code while ensuring testability, maintainability, and software best practices.
- Document technical reasoning, solution approaches, and code decisions to enhance model training data.
What you bring
- Demonstrated open-source contributions (such as an active GitHub profile) or success on algorithmic technical assessments.
- Strong backend engineering experience in languages such as Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or C++.
- Proven track record building scalable services, APIs, and automated test suites.
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
About micro1
micro1 is an AI-powered talent platform that sources and vets top global software engineers for high-impact technical projects and AI training initiatives.
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