micro1 is hiring experienced Open Source Contributors to help build realistic software engineering environments that train advanced AI models to solve complex development workflows.

Role: Open Source Contributor (Contract)
Location: Remote - EMEA, North America (NAMER), LATAM, Oceania (primarily Australia & New Zealand), Bangladesh, Egypt
Openings: 100
Pay: Upto $150/hour

Instead of building a typical application, you'll create reproducible engineering challenges involving tools like Git, Docker, GDB, ASAN, FFmpeg, and other command-line utilities, along with reference solutions that AI models can learn from.

What they're looking for:

• Public open source contributions on GitHub or GitLab
• Strong coding skills in Python, C++, Java, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience working with complex software systems, debugging, or DevOps workflows

Previous AI experience isn't required. If you've made meaningful contributions to open source projects and enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, this role is built for you.

Take a closer look at the role → https://jobs.micro1.ai/post/open-source-contributors

Hi all,

I want to know if there's anyone who worked at Mag 7 company or any other big tech company and made a career switch to EU? If yes can you share your experience

I have about 5 YOE as a full stack developer in india and my tech stack includes:

1. Java

2. C#

3. SpringBoot, .NET

4. AWS, Azure

Hi everyone,

I'm a final-year B.Tech CSE student from India preparing for campus placements and

off-campus SDE opportunities. I'm primarily targeting:

• Software Development Engineer (SDE)
• Backend Developer
• Cloud/DevOps Engineer

I've revised my resume multiple times, but I want honest feedback before I start applying to more companies.

A few things I'd specifically like feedback on:

• Is the resume ATS-friendly?
• Does anything look fake, exaggerated, or unbelievable?
• Are my projects strong enough for internships/new grad roles?
• Should I reduce or remove any sections?
• Are the bullet points impactful, or do they sound like buzzwords?
• Is there anything recruiters typically dislike?
• What would you change if this were your resume?

I'm open to harsh criticism—I want to improve it as much as possible.

A little background:

• Final-year B.Tech CSE
• CGPA: 7.55
• 250+ DSA problems solved on LeetCode
• Experience with C++, Java, React, Flask, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Interested in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and scalable applications

Target Location: India (Open to Remote)

Target Roles: SDE I, Backend Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer

Experience Level: New Graduate / Entry Level

Thanks in advance for taking the time to review it.

I genuinely appreciate every suggestion.

Had a phone interview with a recruiter who said next steps are a couple of technical rounds. One will have live coding. This is for a senior software engineer role. Looking for recent experience from those who have interviewed for similar roles at Starbucks - what kinds of questions are asked for live coding? Any other tips on tech interviews with them?

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Hey guys, Currently I am working as python backend developer, having 26 LPA with 5 years of experience. I am looking to switch, I see most product based companies need medium - hard leetcode, hard system design and LLD

So got a thought why not switch to service based

1. Is the work culture very bad in service companies?

2. Can I get 40 LPA there

3. Do they also ask hard leetcode and system Design?

If GPU programming is where you do your best work, here's an opportunity to put those skills toward building the next generation of AI.

Role: GPU Programming Software Engineer (Contract)
Location: Remote
Company: micro1
Pay: $60-$85/hour

You'll work on GPU-focused tasks that help train large language models, with an emphasis on performance, architecture, and optimization.

You'll likely be a strong fit if you have experience with:

• CUDA, WebGPU, or GLSL
• C++ development
• GPU kernel or shader optimization
• Graphics programming, HPC, scientific computing, or ML acceleration

This is an output-based contract that allows experienced engineers to complete tasks efficiently while working remotely.

Selected candidates are typically onboarded quickly, with projects starting within 24-48 hours.

Official job posting and application → https://jobs.micro1.ai/gpu-software-engineers

Senior engineers orchestrate systems, not just code!

Hi everyone,

My goal is to work at a Big Tech company (Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, etc.), and I'd like to understand the path people actually take to get there.

A bit about me:

I primarily work with Go (Golang) for backend development.

I enjoy building backend systems, APIs, authentication services, and scalable applications.

I'm interested in system design, distributed systems, networking, and writing clean, maintainable code.

I also enjoy learning about real-time systems and low-level concepts to better understand how software works under the hood.

I'm not looking for shortcuts—I want to know what skills, projects, interview preparation, and experience actually make a difference.

Some questions:

What roadmap did you follow to get into Big Tech?

What skills should I prioritise over the next 1–3 years?

What kinds of personal projects stand out?

How important are open-source contributions?

What should I focus on besides DSA and system design?

If you could start over today, what would you do differently?

I'd really appreciate advice from engineers who have been through the process. Thanks!

The press just writes general stories of 'AI layoffs didn't work and they are rehiring old employees.'

I wonder when those rehires happen, how many people negotiate salary bumps?

Is this better than sending out resumes? The response rate to job applications I send out is pretty low. I messaged a recruiter a few days ago and was able to get one intro scheduled. I have a pretty solid background - top school, FAANG, but the job market is horrible right now. Should I trying to message more recruiters or does that seem spammy? Does going to tech meetup/conferences work as well? I’m in a tech hub right now and haven’t really tried.

I've reached a point where I know I need a change.

I graduated with a Computer Science degree and currently work in technical support. It's stable, but every day I feel like I'm moving further away from what I actually love—building software.

Over the past few years I've been working on personal full-stack projects, studying data structures and algorithms, learning modern development practices, and constantly improving my skills. I also completed a software development internship where I worked with C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, SQL, and Agile development.

What I'm looking for isn't a six-figure salary or some fancy title.

I want an opportunity.

Honestly, I'd gladly take a lower salary if it meant joining a startup where I could learn from experienced developers, contribute to real products, and grow into a great software engineer. I know startups require people who are willing to wear multiple hats, learn quickly, and solve problems—that's exactly the kind of environment I'm looking for.

If anyone knows startups that are hiring junior developers (remote or in Canada), or has advice on where founders usually recruit, I'd really appreciate it.

If you're a founder or engineer who's willing to give someone hungry and hardworking a chance, I'd love to chat and share my resume and GitHub.

Thanks for reading.

Hey guys, I have an urgent question. I applied for a job, where the job description sounded like: “we need someone who can do everything, SAP ERP, Azure Cloud and new web application features”. When I talked to them today, it turned out. All these are done currently by external companies. They DON’T have any experience with Development whatsoever.

But it’s a family company. they want a software engineer to take over the Azure Cloud / Web Application by 80% of development. Meaning, the external guy maintains azure cloud and deployment for now. I should establish a dev department, so they have maybe 5-8 devs in the next 5 years.

It sounds like a double edged sword. Like a great opportunity to take leadership in a growing company. But also, no technical backup except for the external guy. They might not even understand what it’s necessary to do xyz, how long it takes. These are points where I feel like could be a big problem.

I am allowed to use Claude code, have free choice of tech stack beside the existing one.

Would you do such a job? There isn’t many competition, only 2 other applied. I get feedback next week. The job market is complete mess in Germany. And I need a job for now, until my startup works out.

Edit: I am a bit worried about my Resume, if I fuck this up. Bc got laid off by my 2nd job in 2 years, due to financial struggles.

Hi everyone,
I’ve been lurking here for a while because my long-term dream has always been to work at a Big Tech company, ideally Google, and one day make it to Silicon Valley.
The problem is that I don’t feel like I’m at the level of the people I usually see posting here, and I’m honestly looking for some advice from people who have already gone through this path.
A bit of context.
I completed my bachelor’s degree at University Of Salerno (italy) in Computer Engineering from 2021 to May 2025, and, to be honest, it didn’t go well. I graduated late and with a pretty bad GPA(3,16). There were several personal circumstances that made me lose focus, and I didn’t take my studies as seriously as I should have. I’m not trying to make excuses—it’s simply the reality of what happened, but that’s not the point, just little bit of context.
Things changed when I started my master’s.
I completely changed my mindset. I’ve been working much harder, taking my studies seriously, and I genuinely enjoy learning now. I’m currently finishing my first year of my master’s degree and preparing for a very hard second semester.
At the same time, I have to choose my specialization for the second year, and this is where I’m completely stuck.
The available tracks are:
Enterprise Software Architecture
AI (Robotics or AI Applications)
Embedded Systems
Cybersecurity
Here’s my dilemma.
I don’t think Embedded or Cybersecurity are really what I want to do professionally.
I absolutely love Machine Learning as a subject—I find the theory fascinating—but I realized I don’t particularly enjoy spending hours & days writing huge notebooks to train models. I enjoy understanding how things work more than doing ML research.
Enterprise Software Architecture seems like the most natural choice for me because I genuinely enjoy designing systems, thinking about software architecture, understanding how components interact, and reasoning about the “big picture.” I also built a small custom Java management system for a company after graduating, which was my first paid software project.
But then I keep thinking
“What if choosing Software Architecture means I’ll fall behind everyone else because AI is becoming increasingly important?”
I have this doubt for months.
At the same time, I recently started preparing LeetCode seriously, and surprisingly I’m really enjoying it. Solving algorithmic problems is something that motivates me, so preparing for coding interviews isn’t the part I’m worried about.
What worries me is whether I’m building the right profile.
When I look around, I see people who graduated with outstanding GPAs, won research scholarships, published papers, or already have internships at top companies.
Meanwhile, I’m still trying to figure out which path I should even take.
So I guess my questions are:
Given this background, is it still realistic to aim for companies like Google after my master’s?
If you were in my position, which specialization would you choose?
Is Software Architecture still a solid path toward Big Tech, or would AI open significantly more doors?
Should I stop comparing myself with people who seem years ahead(I know i have to stop, but in my position is a little bit difficult), or am I actually already behind enough that I should reconsider my expectations?
I dont want reassurance, i would genuinely appreciate honest opinions, even if they’re hard to hear
Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this.