Senior Software engineer $100/hr [part time| Remote]

Micro1; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro1 is seeking highly skilled backend developers in the United States to build and scale robust services and APIs. The role emphasizes strong coding practices, debugging and performance tuning, and automated testing.

A cybersecurity background is a strong plus and candidates should be comfortable with reviews and secure coding principles. Ideal applicants will have proven experience across Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python or C++, with a track record delivering scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Strong backend experience with Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++ or similar.
• Track record building scalable services and APIs.
• Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing.
• Solid code review instincts.
• Cybersecurity background or security-focused reviews is a big plus.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Go

Rust

Typescript

Python

C++

APIs

Scalable systems

Debugging

Job description

What we’re looking for

• Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
• A track record building scalable services and APIs
• Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing
• Solid code review instincts
• A cybersecurity or background is a big plus - secure coding, , pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development, with a track record of delivering high-quality and performant projects.
• Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security code reviews.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
• Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

A note on the process: our interview and assessment stages are designed to see how you think, so we ask that you complete them without outside assistance. The same applies once you're on the project - the value of the work comes from your own judgment.

Process

• Complete AI Interview (approx. 30 minutes)
• Technical Assessment (Tentative)
• Hiring Manager review

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

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.