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Software Engineer Open Source Contributions Remote

YO AI Labs


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Software Engineer Open Source Contributions

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

micro1 is seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to open-source development projects supporting AI training. Youll work on real-world codebases involving feature development debugging refactoring and performance optimization. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement features in existing open-source projects.
  • Fix complex bugs and improve code reliability.
  • Refactor legacy code for better performance scalability and readability.
  • Apply algorithms and efficient problem-solving techniques.
  • Review and validate code against project standards.
  • Collaborate with remote contributors and document technical solutions.
  • Provide clear technical explanations of implementations.
Required Skills
  • Python 3
  • Java
  • Rust
  • C
  • TypeScript
  • Algorithms & Problem Solving
  • Bug Fixing
  • Feature Implementation
  • Codebase Refactoring
  • Performance Optimization
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in at least two programming languages.
  • Experience contributing to open-source projects.
  • Background in competitive programming or complex algorithmic problem solving.
  • Strong code review documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Compensation

Output-based: Payment is provided per completed task that meets project requirements. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

Start Timeline

Roles are typically filled within 48 hours. Selected candidates should be ready to begin within 2448 hours after onboarding.