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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $36/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/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 3w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in India, Japan, United Kingdom.

The job description

micro1 is engaging expert AI Product Evaluators to contribute directly to a customer's high-impact AI 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. This operationally intensive engagement involves handling AI model and agent evaluations, often within strict timeframes and usage limit resets. The project benefits greatly from contributions of multiple specialists, each bringing a meticulous approach to instruction-following and quality assurance.

Scope of Work

Evaluate AI models and agents according to detailed, pre-defined scenarios and guidelines.
Execute a series of operational tasks designed to test model accuracy, reasoning, and responsiveness.
Document findings, observations, and any anomalies in structured written reports.
Reset usage limits and repeat evaluations as required by project protocols.
Record findings and submit evaluation datasets on AI training platforms in line with project standards and milestones.
Maintain a high standard of attention to detail and rigor across all evaluation tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI products, AI models, or AI agent evaluation and testing.
Demonstrated ability to follow complex instructions with precision and consistency.
Exceptional attention to detail and operational thoroughness.
Someone who already uses AI in daily life.
Comfort working with repetitive or high-volume operational tasks within strict timeframes.
Prior participation in digital product, software QA, or AI research projects is a plus.
Detail-oriented, great at following instructions and documenting each step.

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.

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