Open Source Contributor | $50-$100/hr Remote
Overview
micro1 is looking for experienced open source contributors to take on a highly technical software engineering challenge. In this contract role, you'll design and build Reinforcement Learning Environments that test an AI model's ability to solve complex coding problems—from fixing bugs and adding features to refactoring code and improving performance. Each task involves creating a reproducible environment and a golden reference solution that the AI will be measured against.
What You'll Do6
- 1Submit production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories aligned with the project's goals.
- 2Design, implement, and optimize complex algorithms and system components using languages like C++, Python, Java, GoLang, TypeScript, or Rust.
- 3Identify and fix technical challenges, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in existing codebases.
- 4Work with other contributors and stakeholders to ensure deliverables match project requirements and industry best practices.
- 5Create and maintain clear technical documentation to help new contributors onboard and support knowledge sharing.
- 6Actively participate in code discussions and offer constructive feedback to keep the overall code quality high.
Requirements4
- 1A strong record of open source contributions—you must have an active GitHub or GitLab profile showcasing your work, particularly in C++, Python, Java, GoLang, TypeScript, or Rust.
- 2Experience working on large-scale, distributed codebases and delivering reliable, maintainable code.
- 3Familiarity with AI or machine learning systems is a nice bonus, but not mandatory.
- 4A background in participating in rigorous code reviews and helping teams adopt solid software engineering practices.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for a seasoned open source developer who enjoys building challenging, puzzle-like environments that push AI systems to their limits. You should be comfortable working independently, juggling multiple tasks, and sticking to tight deadlines. If you love optimizing code and have a portfolio of public contributions that demonstrate your expertise in several of the required languages, you'll thrive here.
Salary Insight
The role pays $50–$100 per hour, based on an output-based model—you're compensated per task that meets the project specifications. A minimum number of completed tasks per week is required.
Required Skills
Application Tip
When you apply, include direct links to 2–3 of your most relevant open-source pull requests or issues that showcase your work in C++, Python, Rust, or another listed language. The hiring team wants to see concrete examples of your code quality and problem-solving approach.
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