Senior Software Engineer
micro1 is selecting expert Senior Software Engineers to support a customer’s innovative project.
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $100 - $150/hour
- Location
- Remote
- Eligibility
- Remote, applicant location not specified
- Qualification difficulty
- Selective
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- Platform
- Micro1
- Fit category
- Software engineering
- Listing/source checked
- Sep 20, 2026
- Apply link checked
- Sep 20, 2026
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What this role involves
micro1 is selecting expert Senior Software Engineers to support a customer’s innovative project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
As an expert you will be creating Reinforcement Learning Environments which test and AI model's ability to solve complex software engineering problems related to fixing code, creating features, refactoring code and optimizing performance. You will be tasked with creating a reproducible environment and golden reference solution for the problem.
What you’d do
- Contribute expert-level code samples, debugging strategies, and development insights in Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects and performance bottlenecks in diverse codebases.
- Implement robust new features, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to software best practices.
- Refactor and optimize legacy code to improve clarity, efficiency, and long-term reliability.
- Document technical reasoning, solution approaches, and code decisions to enhance AI training data quality.
What they’re looking for
- Significant hands-on expertise in at least one of the following: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
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Why it may fit
- Applicants whose experience directly matches the current Senior Software Engineer qualifications.
- Professionals eligible for the stated Micro1 location and remote-work conditions: Remote.
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- You cannot meet the public role's stated location or eligibility requirements.
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- Review the current Micro1 job post before applying. Role type, contractor status, location, screening steps, pay text, hours, and availability can change.
- Applicant eligibility still needs checking: Remote, applicant location not specified.
What to prepare
- Significant hands-on expertise in at least one of the following: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript. Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles. Proven ability to debug complex systems, resolve bugs, and deliver effective optimizations. Experience with large codebase refactoring and legacy system modernization. Track record of delivering high-impact features from conception through delivery within cross-functional projects. Strong documentation and communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly. Interest in or curiosity about AI and its technical challenges (previous AI experience not required). Compensation Structure Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week. Start Timeline & Availability
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