Backend Software Engineer
Listing checked October 6, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This remote contract role at micro1 puts your backend skills to work on AI training. You will design coding challenges that involve feature implementation and bug fixes, then build deterministic verifiers that accept valid solutions and reject the rest. The schedule is flexible, about 15 hours a week, and you can choose your own days, including weekends. No prior AI experience is needed. Your domain knowledge in languages like Python, Java, Rust, or TypeScript is what matters.
What You'll Do6
- 1Create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI models to solve, covering feature implementation and bug fixes.
- 2Write deterministic verifiers that accept any reasonable valid solution and reject all others.
- 3Apply your backend expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
- 4Provide high-quality, real-world input that shapes how models learn and reason.
- 5Submit a minimum number of tasks each week as set by the project.
- 6Complete all assessment and project work without outside assistance.
Requirements9
- 1Strong backend experience in at least one of: Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or C++.
- 2A track record of building scalable services and APIs.
- 3Comfort with debugging, performance work, and automated testing.
- 4Solid code review instincts.
- 5Proven experience delivering high-quality, performant backend projects.
- 6Demonstrated success identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
- 7Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications.
- 8Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.
- 9Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Who Should Apply
This role fits backend engineers who have shipped scalable services and APIs and can point to concrete work in debugging, performance tuning, and automated testing. You should be comfortable with algorithms and data structures, and you enjoy refactoring large codebases or adding complex features. The role is less suitable for frontend-focused developers or those who need constant direction. Candidates often get rejected when they cannot show specific examples of resolving bottlenecks or when they rely on outside help during assessments. The process values your own judgment, so independent problem-solving is key.
Salary Insight
Compensation ranges from $30 to $100 per hour. Pay is output-based: you earn per task that meets project specifications. The time to complete work varies with your experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply, and you must submit a minimum number of tasks per week.
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