Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation
micro1
WorldwideremotePosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Remote contractor Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation role
- No prior AI experience required; domain expertise is the core qualification
- Output-based compensation paid per task meeting project specifications
- Requires expertise in at least one of Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript plus strong algorithms and data structures knowledge
- Requires proven track record of open-source contributions or collaborative software project participation
- Minimum weekly task submission requirements apply
Role overview
micro1 is hiring remote contractor Research Engineers to participate in a customer-focused project centered on code generation and model evaluation. In this role, you will leverage your domain expertise to help train next-generation AI systems, with your work directly shaping how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior professional experience in AI is required for this position, as relevant domain knowledge is the primary qualifying factor.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across diverse codebases written in Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and enhancements for code generation workflows
- Refactor and optimize codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and adaptability
- Develop and review real-world coding tasks to evaluate AI model performance and accuracy
- Author clear, actionable feedback and annotations to support model training and assessment
- Collaborate with other open-source contributors and technical stakeholders to set technical direction and ensure robust outputs
- Document technical decisions, best practices, and solutions to drive project transparency and knowledge sharing
Requirements
- Expertise in competitive programming and coding problem analysis
- Expertise in at least one of: Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, with solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proven track record of open-source contributions or participation in collaborative software projects
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex problem constraints and multiple solution paths
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical details clearly
- Meticulous attention to detail in code validation and output consistency
- Experience working independently in a remote, collaborative environment
- Commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code under tight deadlines
Nice to have
- Prior experience as a problem setter, tester, or checker on major competitive programming platforms
Additional details
- Role Title: Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation
- Role Type: Contractor
- Location: Remote
- No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters
- 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
- 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