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Open Source Contributor

$150
per hour
Contractor Remote Last verified 21 Jul 2026
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About the Role

micro1 is engaging with open source contributors to participate in a very complex and challenging Software Engineering project. 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'll Do

  • Contribute production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories relevant to the customer’s project.
  • Design, implement, and optimize complex algorithms and system components using one or more of the following languages: C++, Python, JAVA, GoLang, Typescript, or Rust.
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in existing codebases.
  • Collaborate with other contributors and stakeholders to align deliverables with project goals and best practices.
  • Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
  • Participate in code discussions and provide constructive feedback to elevate overall code quality.

You're a Good Fit If You

  • Required skills: Python3, JAVA, Rust, Basics C++, Typescript, GoLang
  • Previous experience working on large-scale, distributed codebases.
  • Familiarity with modern AI or machine learning systems is a plus, though not required.
  • Background in participating in rigorous code reviews and contributing to the development of software best practices.
  • Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
  • Complete AI interview (aprox. 30 minutes)
  • Technical Assessment (Tentative)
  • Hiring Manager review

Role Highlights

Pay
$50-$150/h
Contract
Contractor
Location
Remote
Category
Research
Posted
10 days ago
Job ID
WE-7137

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