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As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.\n\nJob Title: Associate Forward Deployed Engineer (aFDE)\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nLocation: Remote\n\nWork Arrangement: Hourly, with expected weekly hours agreed upfront\n\nThe Role\n\nWe’re hiring junior engineers to help scale data ingestion and customer data workflows.\n\nYou’ll work alongside core FDEs to prepare and transfer data, troubleshoot issues, build scripts and automations, and keep customers informed. You’ll start with clearly scoped responsibilities and receive guidance as you take on more technical ownership.\n\nThe initial work will combine hands-on engineering with operational execution, with the opportunity to grow into a full FDE role over time.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nHelp customers bring their data into the platform, from initial preparation through successful transfer and validation.\nBuild and improve scripts, integrations, and automations that make data ingestion faster and more reliable.\nInvestigate and resolve technical issues across APIs, data formats, and transfer workflows, with support from core FDEs.\nMonitor active workflows, identify gaps, and verify that customer data arrives complete and accurate.\nWork directly with customers and internal teams to communicate progress and move past blockers.\nTurn recurring issues into better tooling, documentation, and reusable workflows.\nTake on increasingly complex technical work as your experience and ownership grow.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nFoundational programming skills, including the ability to write and debug basic scripts in Python or a similar language.\nFamiliarity with APIs and comfort using command-line tools and Git.\nA methodical approach to troubleshooting and willingness to ask for help when needed.\nStrong ownership, reliability, and attention to detail.\nClear written communication with customers and internal teams.\nAbility to follow runbooks, recognize their limitations, and suggest improvements.\nSound judgment around sensitive data and production systems.\nCuriosity, initiative, and a desire to take on increasing engineering responsibility.\n\nNice to Have\n\nExperience with SQL, data pipelines, or large datasets.\nFamiliarity with cloud storage and data-transfer workflows.\nExperience working in Linux environments.\nFamiliarity with formats such as JSON, CSV, or Parquet.\nExperience using AI coding tools to build and debug, with careful review of their output.\nExperience in a startup or customer-facing technical role.\nApply now","company":"Micro","rawCompany":"micro1","city":"Myrtle Point","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-02T08:33:49.828Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Forward Deployed Engineer (aFDE)","description":"Extended team\n$40 - $60/hourpay\nRequired Skills\nPython\nSQL\nData Workflows\nAbout micro1\nmicro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. 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As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.\n\nJob Title: Associate Forward Deployed Engineer (aFDE)\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nLocation: Remote\n\nWork Arrangement: Hourly, with expected weekly hours agreed upfront\n\nThe Role\n\nWe’re hiring junior engineers to help scale data ingestion and customer data workflows.\n\nYou’ll work alongside core FDEs to prepare and transfer data, troubleshoot issues, build scripts and automations, and keep customers informed. 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