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.

Work arrangement
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