Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (Must overlap PST timezone at least 6-8 hours)

About Us:

micro1 is the end-to-end human data infrastructure behind AGI. Our AI recruiter model is used by frontier AI labs and Fortune 10s to source, vet, and deploy PhDs and professors from the world’s top universities at scale. These experts are placed directly into the training loops of the most advanced AI systems, powering the breakthroughs that move models forward. Our data platform converts their expertise into high-signal training datasets, and our talent management tooling measures, routes, and improves performance at scale.

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer and make an immediate impact building robust, scalable web applications. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with talented professionals while leveraging modern technologies like React, Node.js, AWS, and PostgreSQL. Thrive in an engineering environment where your written and verbal communication skills are highly valued and remote work is embraced.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React and Node.js.
2. Implement and optimize serverless architecture on AWS to ensure high availability and performance.
3. Integrate, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL databases to support data-driven features.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
5. Write high-quality, maintainable code and unit tests, following best practices in software development.
6. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and champion team learning and growth.
7. Contribute to DevOps practices by improving CI/CD pipelines and refining deployment processes (nice to have).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Proven experience with React and Node.js in production environments.
2. Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services, particularly within serverless architectures.
3. Solid understanding of PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and integration.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
5. Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and collaborate across distributed teams.
6. Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies.
7. Availability to overlap with PST timezone by at least 6-8 hours daily.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
2. Previous work with serverless computing frameworks on AWS.
3. Background in cloud-first application design and delivery.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000–$130,000 USD. micro1 seeks to engage exceptional talent regardless of location and offers generous compensation packages to all employees. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.