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Open Source GitHub Maintainer at micro1
Senior software engineers who maintain open-source repositories assess code patches that an LLM wrote for those repositories. They explain each judgment in writing and also review work submitted by fellow experts. Applicants need a visible open-source profile on GitHub or GitLab. Pay is output-based per task, with weekly task minimums.
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What you would do
- Evaluate LLM-generated code patches and give detailed feedback
- Write justifications that support each assessment
- Peer-review submissions from fellow subject-matter experts
What the listing asks for
- Clear open-source contributions and a profile such as GitHub or GitLab to show them
- Preferred: has maintained an open-source repository
- Preferred: experience reviewing code from contributors
Suits professionals who are senior engineers actively maintaining open-source repositories and reviewing outside contributions.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Engineering listings usually ask for years of professional experience, and some ask for a public code history such as open-source commits. Have your profile or repositories ready to link.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does "maintainer" mean in GitHub?
In micro1's Open Source GitHub Maintainer listing, a maintainer is someone who maintains an open source repository and reviews code from contributors. The role asks senior engineers with a visible GitHub or GitLab profile to assess patches an LLM wrote for their repositories, justify each judgment in writing, and review other experts' work. Pay is output-based per task, with weekly task minimums.
How much does the Open Source GitHub Maintainer role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Open Source GitHub Maintainer role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, worldwide. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Open Source GitHub Maintainer role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other software engineering roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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