Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions

Overview

micro1 is looking for software engineers to contribute to an open source software project that helps train next-generation AI systems. This contractor role focuses on high-quality coding work, including feature development, bug fixing, refactoring, validation, and technical write-ups. No prior AI experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Build, implement, and improve features in existing open source codebases.
• Investigate and fix complex bugs with maintainable solutions that match project standards.
• Refactor and optimize legacy code to improve performance, readability, and scalability.
• Support code validation with an emphasis on accuracy, output consistency, and coding best practices.
• Use algorithms and competitive programming approaches to solve difficult technical problems efficiently.
• Work remotely with other contributors to review changes and maintain documentation.
• Write clear technical notes describing solution design and implementation details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in at least two relevant languages, such as Python, C++, Java, Rust, Typescript, Go, or C#.
• Experience contributing to open source projects, especially in feature work, bug fixing, and refactoring.
• Background in competitive programming and analyzing complex coding problems.
• Ability to understand multi-part technical constraints and evaluate different solution paths.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
• Careful approach to code review, validation, and maintenance.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, collaborative environment and delivering well-documented code on deadline.

Compensation

Compensation is output-based and paid per task that meets project specifications. Minimum submission requirements apply.

Availability

Selected experts are expected to begin first tasks within 24 to 48 hours after onboarding. The team typically fills roles within 48 hours.