Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation
micro1 is hiring a Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation for a remote role. It pays $50-$100/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- This is listed as a remote role.
- The posting mentions AI evaluation among its tools and skills.
- micro1 has 119 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Role Title: Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Research Engineers to participate in a project focused on code generation and model evaluation for a customer's initiative. 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
- Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across diverse codebases written in Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and enhancements for code generation workflows.
- Refactor and optimize codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and adaptability.
- Develop and review real-world coding tasks to evaluate AI model performance and accuracy.
- Author clear, actionable feedback and annotations to support model training and assessment.
- Collaborate with other open-source contributors and technical stakeholders to set technical direction and ensure robust outputs.
- Document technical decisions, best practices, and solutions to drive project transparency and knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Expertise in competitive programming and coding problem analysis.
- Expertise in at least one of: Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, with solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Proven track record of open-source contributions or participation in collaborative software projects.
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex problem constraints and multiple solution paths.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical details clearly.
- Meticulous attention to detail in code validation and output consistency.
- Experience working independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code under tight deadlines.
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.
How we rate this
Research Engineer - Code Generation & Model Evaluation at micro1 rates 5 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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