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Senior Software Engineer

Listed on micro1 as “Senior Software Engineer”

$80-$120/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD
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How this rate compares

This listing

$80–$120 per hour

Typical in Software & coding

$70–$120 per hour

Within the typical range

Typical: the middle of the lowest and highest rates posted by 38 listings in this category on Seoulstart, in US dollars.

What this actually is

You review AI-generated code, rank model outputs against each other, write prompts that test edge cases, and provide expert feedback that gets used to train coding models. Not shipping production software. The platform title (Senior Software Engineer) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

How micro1 picks people

  1. Apply to the role, then do an interview with micro1's AI recruiter. It takes 20 to 40 minutes.
  2. Some roles add a short skills test after the interview.
  3. If you pass, micro1 asks you to finish your profile and verify your ID. You then join its certified pool and can apply to its other open roles.

Before you start

  • Plan for 40 minutes in a quiet place.
  • Have your CV and two or three examples of your own work in this field ready to talk about.

Not every applicant gets an offer. Prepare well for the interview.

How to prepare for the micro1 interview

Source: micro1's help pages. library.micro1.ai

Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from micro1

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)

Location: Remote (Globally)

Job Summary: 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 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in C++, Python, JAVA, GoLang, Typescript, or Rust.

• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance tuning.

• Demonstrated experience in debugging complex software issues and delivering maintainable solutions.

• Strong background in feature development and codebase refactoring.

• Proven ability to optimize software for performance and scalability.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Track record of success in collaborative, cross-functional teams, ideally in remote settings.

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.

Quoted from micro1's public listing on 2026-11-13. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.

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About micro1

Recruits experts and generalists for AI training projects and lists each role with an hourly range on its own job board. You apply per role, then do a role-specific interview with micro1's AI recruiter.

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