micro1 · Software & coding
Open Source GitHub Maintainer
Listed on micro1 as “Open Source GitHub Maintainer”
What this actually is
You review AI-generated code, rank model outputs against each other, write prompts that test edge cases, and provide expert feedback that gets used to train coding models. Not shipping production software. The platform title (Open Source GitHub Maintainer) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
Can you do this on your visa?
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.
Korean tax on USD income
First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.
Original posting from micro1
Role Title: Open source GitHub maintainer
Role Type: Contractor (15 hrs a week)
Location: Remote, Open Globally
Schedule: Flexible, any hours/days of the week. As long as there is constant activity.
micro1 is engaging expert Senior Software Engineers to support an innovative project. 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.
As a subject-matter expert, you'll review code patches generated by an LLM for the repository (or repositories) you maintain, and provide your professional assessment of each one.
Applicants must have clear open source contributions and profiles to showcase it like GitHub or GitLab.
Scope of Work
• Evaluate code patches generated by LLMs and offer detailed feedback on each one
• Provide written justification to support your assessments
• Conduct peer reviews of work submitted by other subject-matter experts
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience maintaining an open source repository.
• Experience reviewing code from contributors
Process:
• Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
• Complete AI interview (aprox. 10 minutes)
• Hiring Manager review
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.
Quoted from micro1's public listing on 2026-10-29. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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Recruits experts and generalists for AI training projects and lists each role with an hourly range on its own job board. You apply per role, then do a role-specific interview with micro1's AI recruiter.
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A real US company that pays experts in USD through Deel twice a month. The hard part is getting from the Zara AI interview to paid work. Pay, who can join, and how Korean visa and tax rules apply.
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