Senior Software Engineer

Pay: $80 - $120/hour

Required Skills
Python3
JAVA
Rust
Algorithms
Basics C++
Typescript
bug fixing
feature implementation
codebase refactoring
performance optimization
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)

Location: Remote (Globally)

Job Summary: In this role, you'll 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 an AI model's ability to solve complex software engineering workflows. These workflows are similar in scope to common DevOps | CI/CD | Debugging workflows using common cli tools such as git, docker, gdb, asan, ffmpeg and many more. Your task will be to create reproducible rl environments that test a model's ability to solve these workflows along with a golden reference solution.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in
C++, Python, JAVA, GoLang, Typescript, or Rust.
Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance tuning.
Demonstrated experience in debugging complex software issues and delivering maintainable solutions.
Strong background in feature development and codebase refactoring.
Proven ability to optimize software for performance and scalability.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Track record of success in collaborative, cross-functional teams, ideally in remote settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working on large-scale, distributed codebases.
Familiarity with modern AI or machine learning systems is a plus, though not required.
Background in participating in rigorous code reviews and contributing to the development of software best practices.

Process:

Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
Complete AI interview (aprox. 30 minutes)
Technical Assessment (Tentative)
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 expert’s 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 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

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