micro1Coding & software eval
Electrical Engineer
up to $80/hr
About this role, in micro1's words
micro1 is engaging Electrical Engineers to contribute to a dynamic customer 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.
What you'll do
Scope of Work
- Design and curate high-quality single-option (multiple-choice) questions within your area of electrical engineering specialization.
- Develop clear, concise explanations and detailed rubrics to accompany each question, ensuring alignment with best practices in instructional design.
- Review and validate the technical accuracy and pedagogical value of AI-generated content related to electrical engineering concepts.
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- Collaborate asynchronously to refine question quality and uphold subject matter standards.
- Provide feedback on AI performance, offering actionable insights based on your domain expertise.
- Document and communicate technical concepts in both written and verbal formats for diverse audiences.
- Contribute to an evolving project workflow designed to optimize AI training data relevance and clarity.
Candidate background
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, RF, or Power Electronics with a focus on Integrated Circuits (IC).
- Proven experience with educational content creation, rubric design, or assessment development is strongly valued.
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- Background in teaching, tutoring, or facilitating learning within electrical engineering is considered a significant plus.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and instructional value.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality contributions within project milestones.
- Comfort with collaborative, remote project participation and asynchronous communication tools.
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in micro1's words
Posted by micro1, reproduced here so you can judge the role before clicking. Original posting ↗
Role Title: Electrical Engineer
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Electrical Engineers to contribute to a dynamic customer 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.
Scope of Work
• Design and curate high-quality single-option (multiple-choice) questions within your area of electrical engineering specialization.
• Develop clear, concise explanations and detailed rubrics to accompany each question, ensuring alignment with best practices in instructional design.
• Review and validate the technical accuracy and pedagogical value of AI-generated content related to electrical engineering concepts.
• Collaborate asynchronously to refine question quality and uphold subject matter standards.
• Provide feedback on AI performance, offering actionable insights based on your domain expertise.
• Document and communicate technical concepts in both written and verbal formats for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to an evolving project workflow designed to optimize AI training data relevance and clarity.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, RF, or Power Electronics with a focus on Integrated Circuits (IC).
• Proven experience with educational content creation, rubric design, or assessment development is strongly valued.
• Background in teaching, tutoring, or facilitating learning within electrical engineering is considered a significant plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and instructional value.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality contributions within project milestones.
• Comfort with collaborative, remote project participation and asynchronous communication tools.
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.
Working with micro1Pay, getting started and work, from micro1's own pages
What the platform publishes in general. These are not extra terms confirmed for this particular role.
- Getting paid
- Paid in US dollars twice a month through Deel, usually landing around the 5th and the 20th. Nothing is paid until Deel's identity check is done. library.micro1.ai/working/faqs, library.micro1.ai/working/payroll-policy
- Before your first paid task
- An AI interview with micro1's recruiter Zara, then your profile, ID verification, a KarmaCheck background check and the Deel contract. Some pipelines add a quiz or test task. micro1.ai/experts, micro1.ai/ai-interview-guide, library.micro1.ai/getting-started/next-steps-after-certif..., library.micro1.ai/working/faqs, library.micro1.ai/working/what-to-expect
- How much work
- Certification makes you eligible but does not guarantee placement. micro1's FAQ puts the usual commitment at about 15 to 20 hours a week, depending on the client. micro1.ai/experts, library.micro1.ai/working/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, with the contract issued through Deel. library.micro1.ai/policies/understanding-your-expert-agre..., library.micro1.ai/working/deel
Read on the pages linked above on 23 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
Alex's experience on micro1A personal account, not a promise about your project
Alexruns this site and has worked on micro1 himself. Written 31 Aug 2026.
- Every interview I took used an AI interviewer, and some included a timed business exercise of around 25 minutes.
- On later applications, interview reuse on micro1 was often partial, and I still answered questions about one to three additional skills.
- I entered a requested rate for the job. One listing showed about $180 an hour. I requested about $160 and received the rate I entered. Those amounts are approximate, and this describes my application, not proof that a lower request caused acceptance.
- Onboarding and setup came to about 2 hours, with clear materials. Of the three platforms I worked on, it was the easiest transition into work. That is an estimate from my projects, not a platform average.
- On my micro1 project, Hubstaff showed time and mouse or keyboard activity, not screenshots, app names or website history. That describes what I saw, not every possible setup.
- I was paid for hours logged, once every 14 days, and I have not experienced late or incorrect payments. That was my arrangement.
One person's applications, not a promise about yours.
What happens after you apply, first-handHow does the pay compare?Across Coding & software eval roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from micro1's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Coding & software eval
Across 391 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 14 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $120 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $95. This role's top rate, $80, is in the middle half. Of the 139 distinct rates we count, 48 are lower and 82 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 137 | $50 to $400 · median $100 |
| micro1 (this platform) | 43 | $60 to $350 · median $120 |
| Handshake AI | 43 | $47 to $125 · median $80 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 34 | $22 to $150 · median $60 |
| Mercor | 33 | $60 to $200 · median $105 |
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This listing's history
- First seen here on 24 Aug 2026, and still on micro1's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by micro1
- First seen by AIPayList
- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- be1242bf-1a4b-4a1c-b943-cbdaaef37210
Pay as the source states it: “micro1 job record, ideal_hourly_rate: $60–$80/hr”.
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