micro1

micro1 is an online platform that pairs software engineers with remote job opportunities through timed coding tests.

How to use micro1

1. Visit micro1.ai and sign up with an email address or GitHub profile.
2. Fill in basic details, upload a résumé, and pick preferred programming languages.
3. Launch the on-site editor to tackle the timed coding challenge.
4. Submit the solution, then wait for an automated score to appear in the dashboard.
5. If a passing grade is achieved, browse the list of partner companies and request interviews directly inside the portal.

What we uncovered while testing micro1

Advantages

• Quick account creation: Sign-up took less than two minutes, letting us dive straight into the test without lengthy form filling.
• Clear test brief: The instructions for the coding task were concise, so there was no guessing about input or expected output.
• One-stop job board: Successful candidates can see open roles, salary ranges, and hiring managers in the same interface, which streamlines the search process.
• Email status updates: The system sends notifications each time the application moves forward, reducing the need to refresh the page.

Drawbacks

• Lag in the editor: The integrated IDE stuttered so badly that keystrokes appeared seconds late; typos piled up and the timer kept ticking.
• Questionable grading: Even though our code produced the correct output locally, the site marked it wrong with no explanation.
• Payment doubt: After reading multiple claims that no candidate has ever been paid, our confidence in eventual compensation plummeted.
• Scam warnings: One reviewer went as far as calling the entire operation “a scam,” citing failed promises of real work after passing the assessment.

Our take-away

micro1 sets out to match developers with remote employers through a single timed test, and parts of that vision are convenient, especially the streamlined sign-up and all-in-one job board. Sadly, the sluggish editor, opaque scoring, and serious concerns about genuine job offers overshadow the good bits. Anyone considering the platform should test the waters with caution and avoid relying on it as the only route to paid work.