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

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