Developer Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Software Developer$60 - $120/hourpay

Required Skills

PythonRustGoLangFull-stackJAVANode.jsAndroid DevelopmentiOS Development

About micro1

micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.

Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.

Job Description

Job Title: Software Developer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain scalable back-end and full-stack applications using Python, Rust, GoLang, Java, or Node.js.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet evolving business requirements.
3. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best software engineering practices.
4. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance and reliability.
5. Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural planning to drive continuous improvement.
6. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
7. Maintain clear, concise, and thoughtful written and verbal communication across distributed teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development with one or more of the following: Python, Rust, GoLang, Java, Node.js, Android, IOS or full-stack development (backend or full-stack).
2. Proficiency in building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.
3. Experience working in remote, collaborative, and agile environments.
4. Expertise in modern development tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
5. Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high standard for clarity and professionalism.
7. Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently in a distributed setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
2. Knowledge of DevOps principles and containerization technologies.
3. Background in mentoring or leading small engineering teams.