micro1

Open Source GitHub Maintainer

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About the role

Role Title: Open source GitHub maintainer
Role Type: Contractor (15 hrs a week)
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging expert Senior Software Engineers to support a customer’s innovative 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.
As a subject-matter expert, you'll review code patches generated by an LLM for the repository (or repositories) you maintain, and provide your professional assessment of each one.
Applicants must have clear open source contributions and profiles to showcase it like GitHub or GitLab.
Scope of Work

Evaluate code patches generated by LLMs and offer detailed feedback on each one

Provide written justification to support your assessments

Conduct peer reviews of work submitted by other subject-matter experts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience maintaining an open source repository.

Experience reviewing code from contributors

Process:

Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions

Complete AI interview (aprox. 10 minutes)

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.
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Technology & IT Remote Collaboration Open Source Github Maintainer Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Open Source GitHub Maintainer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at micro1?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Open and Source have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Open and Source.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Open Source GitHub Maintainer role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Open and Source, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes micro1 needs from this hire.

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