💻 Software Engineer | 💵 Pay: $30–$100/hour Remote Openings 100
💻 Software Engineer | Remote
🚀 micro1 is hiring Software Engineers to help train and improve next-generation AI systems. You’ll create challenging coding tasks, implement features and bug fixes, and build reliable verifiers that evaluate AI-generated solutions.
💰 Job Details
💼 Position: Software Engineer
🏢 Company: micro1
🌍 Location: Remote
📄 Job Type: Contractor
⏰ Workload: Approximately 15 hours/week
🗓️ Schedule: Flexible — choose your hours and days, including weekends
👥 Openings: 100
💵 Pay: $30–$100/hour
🤖 AI Experience: Not required
🎁 Referral Bonus: Not shown for this role
🛠️ Required Skills
Python
Java
Rust
C++
TypeScript
Backend development
Algorithms and data structures
Bug fixing
Feature implementation
Codebase refactoring
Performance optimization
Automated testing
📋 What You’ll Do
Create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI systems
Design tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixing
Implement deterministic verifiers that accept valid solutions and reject incorrect ones
Build and maintain scalable services and APIs
Debug software and improve system performance
Work with automated testing and test suites
Review code and maintain high-quality engineering standards
Refactor large codebases and implement complex features
🎯 What micro1 Is Looking For
Strong backend experience with Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar technologies
Experience building scalable services and APIs
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
Experience with automated testing
Good code review instincts
Strong testing background is a major plus
Experience designing test strategies, maintaining large test suites, diagnosing flaky tests, or improving testing standards
🎓 Preferred Qualifications
Proven backend development experience
Track record of delivering high-quality, performant projects
Experience identifying and fixing software bugs and system bottlenecks
Experience with codebase refactoring
Experience implementing complex features in large-scale applications
Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
🤖 No Previous AI Experience Required
You don't need previous AI experience. Your software engineering knowledge and technical expertise are what matter for this project.
📝 Hiring Process
Apply and complete the screening questions
Complete an AI Interview — approximately 30 minutes
Technical Assessment — tentative
Hiring Manager review
⚠️ The interview and assessment are designed to evaluate your own technical thinking, so candidates are expected to complete them without outside assistance.
💵 Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required may vary depending on experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply, including a minimum number of tasks per week.
🚀 Start Timeline
micro1 typically fills roles within 48 hours and is looking for experts who can start quickly.
If selected, you are expected to begin your first tasks within 24–48 hours after completing onboarding.
🌍 Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for:
Software Engineers
Backend Developers
Full-Stack Developers
Python Developers
Java Developers
Rust Developers
C++ Developers
TypeScript/Node.js Developers
QA/Test Engineers with strong coding experience
Engineers experienced in large-scale software systems
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