IT and programming
Open Source Contributor - remote job
micro1
Open Source Contributor - IT and programming, remote
micro1 is hiring a Open Source Contributor. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.
The main tools named in the advert are: Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Docker. Your CV should show concrete examples of exactly these skills.
The employer published the pay: $50 - $150 an hour. The advert sets no condition on working hours.
This vacancy passed an automated check: the list excludes any advert requiring a foreign work permit, visa sponsorship, a particular citizenship, or residence in a specific country.
In brief
- Company
- micro1
- Category
- IT and programming
- Who may apply
- From anywhere in the world
- Work mode
- Fully remote
- Pay
- $50 - $150 an hour
- Tools
- Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Docker, Machine Learning
- Employment type
- Contractor
- Posted
- 23 August 2026 (2 days ago)
- Active
- until 3 October 2026
- Source
- Himalayas
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The employer's description
Role Title: Open Source Contributor Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote 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 an AI model's ability to solve complex software engineering workflows. These workflows are similar in scope to common DevOps | CI/CD | Debugging workflows using common cli tools such as git, docker, gdb, asan, ffmpeg and many more. Your task will be to create reproducible rl environments that test a model's ability to solve these workflows along with a golden reference solution. Applicants must have clear open source contributions and profiles to showcase it like GitHub or GitLab. (Preferably with C++, Python, JAVA, GoLang, Typescript, or Rust) Scope of Work
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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.
Process:
* Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
* Complete AI interview (aprox. 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. Originally posted on Himalayas
The text is kept in the employer's original language, because that is the language you will apply in.
Frequently asked questions about this job
Can I apply for Open Source Contributor from where I live?
Yes. micro1 accepts candidates for this vacancy from anywhere in the world, so you need no work permit for a foreign country. The advert passed an automated check: had the employer required a work permit, visa sponsorship or residence in a specific country, it would not be on this board.
What pay is stated?
The employer stated $50 - $150 an hour. That is the gross amount as published in the advert.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to the employer, through the original advert published on Himalayas. Donator takes no applications, charges no commission and stores no CV.
What kind of vacancy is this?
A fully remote role in IT and programming. Hybrid adverts and anything requiring office attendance are not published on this board.
Free certificates for this vacancy
This advert asks for Python, Machine Learning. Below are the free credentials that cover exactly those tools.
Deep Reinforcement Learning course
certificateHugging Face · ~30 h
Entirely free with no deadline. 80% earns a Certificate of Completion, 100% a Certificate of Honors.
moderate weightAI Agents course
certificateHugging Face · ~25 h
The most current free course on building agents. The old 2025 deadline has been lifted.
moderate weightKaggle Learn: 17 micro-courses
certificateKaggle · ~4 h
Intro to ML, Pandas, SQL, Deep Learning, Computer Vision and more. Only a Google account is needed, and the certificate has a public link.
moderate weightOCI AI Foundations Associate
exam is free tooOracle · ~10 h
A free certification on the AI track, exam included, taken inside MyLearn. An Agentic AI Foundations version also exists.
strong brandValid: 18-24 months
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