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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $100/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

FreshPosted 2d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

Commitment: Flexible, project or task-based

Compensation: Typically $50–$100 USD/hour, negotiable based on experience

About the opportunity

micro1 is looking for experienced Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) professionals with backgrounds in the National Security Agency (NSA), military intelligence, or allied government intelligence organizations to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation. In this role, you'll apply your intelligence expertise to assess AI-generated outputs, develop realistic scenarios, and help establish standards for analytical accuracy and reasoning.

Your expertise will help improve how AI systems interpret intelligence information, understand operational workflows, and approach complex national security scenarios.

What you'll do

Develop realistic, unclassified SIGINT scenarios and reference materials for AI evaluation tasks.
Review AI-generated intelligence assessments for technical accuracy, relevance, and analytical quality.
Create and refine evaluation rubrics to assess AI-generated outputs against established intelligence methodologies.
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and errors in SIGINT-related reasoning and operational scenarios.
Provide structured feedback and collaborate with project teams to improve model performance.

Required qualifications

Professional experience in government or military Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) operations, collection, or analysis.
Strong understanding of SIGINT methodologies, intelligence workflows, and analytical practices.
Ability to assess complex intelligence scenarios and communicate findings clearly.

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience with the NSA, US intelligence community, or allied government intelligence agencies.
Expertise in COMINT, ELINT, signals analysis, or cyber intelligence operations.
Experience preparing intelligence assessments, operational reports, or technical documentation.
Familiarity with intelligence training, quality evaluation, or analytical review processes.
Exposure to AI evaluation, model testing, or rubric development is a plus.

Application process

Candidates will complete an AI interview as part of the application process.

Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work

At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks.

Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding.

Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report

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.