Open Source Software Engineer — Remote & Impactful

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions to work remotely on an impactful customer project focused on high-quality open source software for training AI systems.

You will contribute across Python, Java, C++, Rust, and Typescript, fix complex bugs, refactor legacy code, and document solutions. This contractor role emphasizes independent work, clear write-ups, and timely delivery under project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Open source contributions experience with feature development, bug fixing, and refactoring.
• Competitive programming and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine new features within existing open source codebases using Python3, Java, Rust, C++, and Typescript.
• Analyze and resolve complex bugs, ensuring robust and maintainable solutions.
• Refactor and optimize legacy code to enhance performance, readability, and scalability.
• Contribute to code validation processes, focusing on accuracy and best practices.
• Utilize advanced algorithms to conceptualize and deliver efficient solutions for intricate problems.
• Collaborate remotely with other contributors to review changes and maintain documentation.
• Deliver clear, concise technical write-ups to articulate solution design and implementation.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Typescript

Job description

micro1 is seeking a Software Engineer — Open Source Contributions to work remotely on an impactful customer project focused on high-quality open source software for training AI systems.

You will contribute across Python, Java, C++, Rust, and Typescript, fix complex bugs, refactor legacy code, and document solutions. This contractor role emphasizes independent work, clear write-ups, and timely delivery under project deadlines.