Software Engineer (Open Source Contributor)
Help build RL environments that test AI coding ability, using your open-source track record — Remote, $50-$100/hr.
Remote · Worldwide·Contract·$50 – $100/h
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Software Engineer (GitHub Contributor)
Location: RemoteEligible locations: WorldwideContract type: ContractSalary: $50 – $100/hPosted: October 14, 2026Apply by: December 13, 2026
About the Role
micro1 is engaging experienced software engineers with a public open-source track record to build reproducible Reinforcement Learning environments that test an AI model's ability to fix code, add features and reason about real repositories. No AI background required — your engineering track record is what matters.
What You'll Do
- Build reproducible RL environments around real-world coding tasks (bug fixes, feature additions)
- Use your GitHub profile (or a HackerRank assessment if you don't have one) to demonstrate relevant experience, ideally in C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript or Rust
- Work in structured runs of roughly 15 hours each
Requirements
- Clear open-source contributions and a public profile (GitHub or similar) to showcase them
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in one or more of: C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, Rust
- Comfortable being assessed via HackerRank if no public portfolio is available
Compensation & Logistics
- Type: Contractor, paid via micro1
- Pay: $50-$100/hr; roughly 15 hours per task run
- Location: Remote, anywhere in the world
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