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Remote GitHub Contributor

Remote GitHub Contributor

Micro1 • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, GB
22 days ago
Salary
£50.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description
GitHub Contributor$50 - $150/hourpay

Required Skills

Python3JAVARustAlgorithmsBasics C++Typescriptbug fixingfeature implementationcodebase refactoringperformance optimization

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Role Title: GitHub Contributor


Role Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)

Location: Remote


micro1 is engaging expert Senior Software Engineers to support a customer’s innovative project. 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 and AI model's 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 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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