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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $36/hr. The typical top rate across 80 priced writing listings is $68/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 6w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in Germany.

The job description

micro1 is engaging Senior AI Trainers to collaborate on a customer-driven project enhancing AI system quality through expert-level model training and evaluation. In this role, you'll apply your generalist expertise and hands-on experience with AI products to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate the performance of AI chat and search tools under standardized, repeatable conditions.
Apply detailed grading guidelines to accurately evaluate, rank, and annotate model responses, providing structured feedback that improves model performance.
Write, refine, and stress-test prompts that probe model capabilities, ensuring coverage of diverse scenarios, edge cases, and user intents.
Verify consistency and accuracy across evaluations, correcting discrepancies between ratings and the underlying rubric or guidelines.
Utilize AI training tools and platforms to record findings and submit evaluation datasets in alignment with project standards and milestones.
Collaborate with project trainers and contributors to resolve ambiguities, refine guidelines, and ensure evaluation consistency across the team.
Participate in ongoing quality reviews, incorporating feedback to maintain rigorous training and annotation standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and evaluating AI-generated content.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration, reporting, and timely updates on progress and challenges.
Demonstrated time management and self-organization abilities for independent, remote project participation.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to resolving evaluation challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience with AI model training, RLHF, data labeling, or similar data-centric evaluation projects.
Familiarity with AI products and tools, including prompt engineering and understanding of model behaviors and limitations.
Experience writing evaluation rubrics, grading model outputs, or reviewing AI responses for accuracy, helpfulness, and safety.
Background in AI training, machine learning data preparation, or LLM-focused projects (strongly preferred).

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.