Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$100–$130/hr
Actively Hiring
5 openings
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About this Role
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Role Title: Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS) experts to contribute to a pioneering customer project. 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. This opportunity is ideal for contributors with a strong background in Go as their primary language, and solid proficiency in Python and TypeScript as secondary skills. Scope of Work
- Design and implement code solutions using Go, Python, and TypeScript to simulate real-world development scenarios for AI model training.
- Review, analyze, and critique sample code and technical materials, providing detailed written feedback that enhances AI understanding of software engineering concepts.
- Generate high-quality code samples, unit tests, and documentation to support a wide range of AI training use cases.
- Identify edge cases, best practices, and common pitfalls in software design and development to help refine model outputs.
- Contribute to discussions and collaborative reviews that focus on effective communication of complex technical ideas.
- Refine prompts and queries that will be used to evaluate and improve AI-generated code outputs. Preferred Qualifications
- Expert-level proficiency in Go, with substantial hands-on project experience.
- Strong command of Python and TypeScript, with the ability to write clean, idiomatic code in both languages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen focus on articulating technical concepts clearly.
- Familiarity with software architecture, design patterns, and modern development workflows.
- Prior experience reviewing or analyzing code for correctness, efficiency, and clarity.
- Exposure to code documentation best practices and collaborative software projects.
- Interest in contributing to AI and machine learning advancements; direct AI experience is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- Python
- Go
- Typescript
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Why This Role
This Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS) role offers a powerful combination of high income ($115/hr) and total flexibility. Unlike traditional contracting, you generally set your own hours. It is an ideal "second stream" of income for Software Engineering professionals who want to stay sharp in their field while gaining exposure to the booming AI industry.
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
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On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
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Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS)?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Software Engineer (Go, Python, TS), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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