Senior Software Engineer | $50-$100/hr Remote
Overview
micro1 is choosing senior engineers to build Reinforcement Learning Environments for a customer project that trains next-generation AI models. As a remote contractor working about 15 hours a week, you will assemble reproducible coding scenarios and a matching golden reference solution. The tasks test whether an AI can fix defects, add features, refactor old code, and clear performance bottlenecks in realistic codebases. Practical mastery of Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript matters more than prior AI experience.
What You'll Do6
- 1Create expert-level code samples and debugging guides using Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- 2Investigate, reproduce, and fix complex software defects and performance bottlenecks in unfamiliar code.
- 3Develop new features that remain maintainable and sensible within existing system constraints.
- 4Refactor older code and modernize legacy systems to improve readability and reliability.
- 5Write down your technical decisions, solution paths, and trade-offs so the output can work as AI training material.
- 6Check peer-contributed code and submissions for correctness, edge cases, and clarity.
Requirements6
- 1Deep hands-on expertise in at least one of Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- 2Thorough grasp of algorithms, data structures, and core software engineering concepts.
- 3Track record of debugging intricate systems, fixing bugs, and diagnosing performance issues.
- 4Experience refactoring large codebases and modernizing legacy systems.
- 5History of delivering meaningful features from concept to completion in cross-functional teams.
- 6Ability to document technical reasoning with precision.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is an engineer with deep skills in at least one of Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript who enjoys turning messy software questions into clean, documented solutions. This role is less suitable for someone who wants product ownership or a typical full-time feature team assignment. If you need step-by-step direction or expect a stable 40-hour week, the part-time contract setup will not fit. Candidates lose traction when their solution is correct but the written explanation is sparse, or when they cannot point to real work modernizing large legacy codebases. A genuine interest in AI helps but is not required.
Salary Insight
The posting lists $50-$100 per hour, but compensation is actually output-based, meaning you are paid per task that passes review rather than for hours clocked. The role runs about 15 hours per week, so the final hourly equivalent depends on your pace.
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Write a concise before-and-after explanation of a recent bug fix or refactor, including root cause and why you chose that approach. The role values crystal-clear technical writing for AI training data, so showing that skill in your application will raise your fit score.
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