Role Title: Research Engineer - Algorithms & Code Generation

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Research Engineers specializing in Algorithms & Code Generation to contribute their skills to an innovative customer engagement. 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.

Scope of Work

1. Design, implement, and optimize algorithms to support code generation and model evaluation tasks.
2. Analyze, refactor, and enhance large-scale codebases for performance and maintainability.
3. Develop and test challenging programming problems that expose model weaknesses and edge cases.
4. Identify, diagnose, and resolve bugs across multiple programming languages, including Python3, Java, Rust, C++, and TypeScript.
5. Perform rigorous model stress-testing and systematic evaluation based on competitive programming insights.
6. Review, critique, and improve algorithmic solutions generated by AI systems or human contributors.
7. Deliver high-quality documentation and knowledge transfer materials to support ongoing project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Competitive programming record at Codeforces Candidate Master (1900+) or above, AtCoder equivalent, ICPC regional/world finalist, IOI/IMO medalist, or a comparable achievement (please provide your handle for verification).
2. Advanced proficiency in at least one of: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, TypeScript, or C#.
3. Strong command of algorithmic problem-solving, data structures, and performance optimization techniques.
4. Proven experience with bug fixing, feature implementation, and codebase refactoring.
5. Clear, concise written and spoken English for technical collaboration and documentation.
6. Demonstrated ability to rapidly identify and address complex edge cases in code and model behavior.
7. Open source contributors with merged pull requests in repositories they do not own are also encouraged to express interest.