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GitHub Contributor remote


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GitHub Contributorl remote

Role Type: Contractor (15 hrs a week)

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging expert Senior Software Engineers to support a customers innovative this role youll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn reason and perform through high-quality real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required your domain knowledge is what matters.

As an expert you will be creating Reinforcement Learning Environments which test and AI models ability to solve complex software engineering problems related to fixing code creating features refactoring code and optimizing performance. You will be tasked with creating a reproducible environment and golden reference solution for the problem.

Applicants must have clear open source contributions and profiles to showcase it like GitHub or GitLab. (Preferably with C Python JAVA GoLang Typescript or Rust)

Scope of Work

  1. Contribute expert-level code samples debugging strategies and development insights in Python3 Java Rust Go C or TypeScript.
  2. Analyze troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance bottlenecks in diverse codebases.
  3. Implement robust new features ensuring scalability maintainability and adherence to software best practices.
  4. Refactor and optimize legacy code to improve clarity efficiency and long-term reliability.
  5. Document technical reasoning solution approaches and code decisions to enhance AI training data quality.
  6. Review and validate peer-contributed code and technical submissions for accuracy and clarity.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Significant hands-on expertise in at least one of the following: Python3 Java Rust Go C or TypeScript.
  2. Deep understanding of algorithms data structures and software engineering principles.
  3. Proven ability to debug complex systems resolve bugs and deliver effective optimizations.
  4. Experience with large codebase refactoring and legacy system modernization.
  5. Track record of delivering high-impact features from conception through delivery within cross-functional projects.
  6. Strong documentation and communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly.
  7. Interest in or curiosity about AI and its technical challenges (previous AI experience not required).

Process:

  1. Apply to the role filling out the screening questions
  2. Complete AI interview (aprox. 30 minutes)
  3. Technical Assessment (Tentative)
  4. Hiring Manager review

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the experts experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected we expect you to start your first tasks within 2448 hours of completing onboarding.