Software Engineer – Open Source (Remote | $90–$175/hr)

GitHub Specialist

Position: GitHub Specialist

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $90–$175/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

micro1 is engaging experienced GitHub Specialists to support a customer project focused on completing and documenting realistic software development and version-control workflows within GitHub.

Selected contributors will use their hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, version control, repository management, collaboration, and CI/CD workflows to complete practical technical tasks and generate high-quality interaction data that supports the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.

The role focuses on practical GitHub expertise and real-world software development workflows. Contributors will complete assigned tasks, document their processes, develop evaluation materials, and provide accurate feedback based on actual GitHub functionality.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned workflows and tasks within GitHub using practical software development and version-control experience.
• Navigate GitHub features related to repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, issues, and collaboration.
• Create, edit, review, and manage repositories according to provided workflow instructions.
• Use Git and GitHub to perform common version-control operations, including:
• Branching
• Merging
• Commits
• Pull requests
• Repository management
• Work with GitHub collaboration and development workflows in realistic technical scenarios.
• Record your screen while completing assigned workflows and clearly demonstrate the steps taken.
• Create realistic prompts and detailed evaluation rubrics based on completed workflows.
• Document workflow steps and clearly explain the GitHub tools, features, commands, and actions used.
• Review task outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project guidelines.
• Follow established project instructions and quality standards while working independently.
• Provide clear technical documentation that can support AI training and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience using GitHub in professional, project-based, or open-source environments.
• Strong understanding of Git and version control concepts and workflows.
• Practical experience with repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, issues, and collaborative development.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to independently navigate GitHub and complete realistic technical workflows.
• Current access to GitHub and ability to use the platform independently.
• Comfortable recording and sharing your screen while completing assigned workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to clearly document and explain technical workflows.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to provide structured technical feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience using GitHub for software development or engineering projects.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, automated testing, deployment pipelines, or CI/CD.
• Previous experience with human data projects, including data annotation, data labeling, RLHF, AI response evaluation, or model evaluation.
• Experience creating prompts, rubrics, workflow documentation, or evaluation criteria.
• Strong ability to explain technical processes clearly and accurately.
• Familiarity with collaborative software development practices and repository governance.

Key Areas of Expertise

• GitHub
• Git
• Version Control
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD
• Repository Management
• Branch Management
• Git Commits
• Git Merging
• Pull Requests
• GitHub Issues
• Code Collaboration
• Open Source Development
• Software Development Workflows
• Repository Workflows
• Technical Documentation
• Workflow Documentation
• Prompt Development
• Evaluation Rubrics
• AI Training & Evaluation
• Data Annotation
• Quality Assurance

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation: $90–$175/hour
• Engagement Type: Contractor
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote
• Project Focus: GitHub workflow execution, technical documentation, and AI training data development
• Platform: GitHub
• Work Requirements: Screen recording and workflow documentation are required for assigned tasks
• Openings: Approximately 40 positions
• Work Style: Independent, project-based workflow completion

Application Process

1. Submit your application with your resume and relevant GitHub or software development experience.
2. Demonstrate hands-on experience with GitHub, Git, and version-control workflows.
3. Confirm current access to GitHub and the ability to independently complete assigned workflows.
4. Complete any required GitHub, software development, or technical assessment.
5. Demonstrate your ability to document technical workflows and create clear evaluation materials.
6. Complete onboarding and project-specific instructions if selected.
7. Begin completing and documenting GitHub workflows for AI training and evaluation.