Remote Software Developer $60 - $120/hourpay

Software Developer

$60 - $120/hourpay

Required Skills

Python

Rust

GoLang

Full-stack

JAVA

Node.js

Android Development

iOS Development

About micro1

micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

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.